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Facebook Argument Leads to Assault Charges Against Area Man

December 18, 2025 | Jen Russell

An area man faces criminal charges after state police say he admitted to punching a woman in the face during an argument about Facebook activity.

Police: Threats to Decapitate Roommate Lead to Terroristic Threats Charges for Franklin Man

December 5, 2025 | Jen Russell

A dispute over a television remote at a Sugarcreek care facility resulted in jail time for a Franklin man who allegedly threatened to decapitate his roommate and attempted to smash windows with a piece of his wheelchair.

Oil City Woman Charged with Assault After Allegedly Punching Victim Multiple Times in Face

December 3, 2025 | Jen Russell

An Oil City woman faces charges after police say she followed a victim who was trying to leave a residence and punched her in the face multiple times.

Man Behind Bars After Allegedly Assaulting Family Member at Forest County Camp

December 3, 2025 | Jen Russell

A 32-year-old man faces assault charges after police say he admitted to punching a family member multiple times in the face during a dispute at a camp in Jenks Township.

Cases Against Forest County Man Accused of Repeatedly Assaulting, Threatening to Kill Parents Advance in Court

November 26, 2025 | Jen Russell

An Endeavor man faces charges after police say he punched his mother in the face, threatened to kill his parents, and fought with officers, all while out on bail for allegedly assaulting his father in October.

Oil City Woman Accused of Stabbing Man with Broken Toothbrush, Hitting Him with Curtain Rod

November 24, 2025 | Jen Russell

An Oil City woman faces felony aggravated assault charges after police say she stabbed a man with a toothbrush and slammed a child against a wall during a domestic dispute.

Forest County Man Faces New Charges After Punching Mother and Threatening to Kill Parents While Out on Bail

November 15, 2025 | Jen Russell

An Endeavor man is facing new charges after police say he punched his mother in the face, threatened to kill his parents, and fought with officers, all while out on bail for allegedly assaulting his father in October.

Charges Against Venango County Man for Alleged Assault, Threats During Domestic Dispute Held for Court

November 8, 2025

A local man was charged with assault and terroristic threats for allegedly punching a woman, slamming her hand in a car door, and threatening both her and her 11-year-old daughter.

‘I Will Kill You, Your Dog, and Your Daughter’: Polk Man Jailed for Alleged Threats, Assault After Domestic Dispute

November 3, 2025

A Venango County man was charged with assault and terroristic threats for allegedly punching a woman, slamming her hand in a car door, and threatening both her and her 11-year-old daughter.

‘You’re Not Going to Shoot Me, Are You?’: Couple Faces Charges After Road Rage Incident Escalates in Sugarcreek

October 31, 2025

An area man and woman face assault charges after a road rage incident allegedly escalated into a physical fight involving a snow brush and a firearm.

Charges Against Transient Man Accused of Attacking Woman Near Franklin Railroad Tracks Held for Court

October 17, 2025 | Jen Russell

Franklin Police say a transient man assaulted a woman multiple times over a period of three days, leaving her with visible bruises and pain.

Stuffed Animal Spat Lands Local Woman in Jail

October 8, 2025 | Jen Russell

A local woman is in jail after she allegedly punched a victim in the face during a domestic dispute early Thursday morning.

Man Accused of Assaulting Woman at Venango County Sheetz

October 6, 2025

Video surveillance from inside the store showed the defendant entering the women’s restroom.

New Details Released in Case of Local Bus Driver Accused of Blasting Heat, Allegedly Threatening to ‘Cook’ Children for Punishment

October 4, 2025 | Gavin Fish

Court records reveal new information from bus video and student interviews in the case of the driver accused of using heat as punishment.

‘I Am Going to Cook You All’: Sugarcreek School Bus Driver Accused of Blasting Heater to Punish Children

September 19, 2025

A 75-year-old school bus driver faces charges after he allegedly turned the heat on full blast to punish children on his bus, according to police.

Franklin Police: Transient Man Jailed for Allegedly Assaulting Woman Near Railroad Tracks

September 19, 2025 | Gavin Fish

Franklin Police say a transient man attacked a woman multiple times over a period of three days, leaving her with visible bruises and pain.

Hearing for Cranberry Man Who Allegedly Assaulted Woman Twice Rescheduled

September 16, 2025 | Jen Russell

Police say a Cranberry man slapped a woman and twisted her arm after troopers had already responded to a prior domestic dispute earlier the same evening.

State Police: Man Attacked Relative Trying to Move Family Out of Pinegrove Home

September 15, 2025 | Gavin Fish

Troopers say the man punched, bit and pulled a victim from a vehicle during a heated confrontation.

Hearing for Cooperstown Man Accused of Assaulting Daughter Rescheduled

September 10, 2025 | Jen Russell

Police say the man used a hairbrush and wire lighting strip to strike the victim during an argument in their home.

Cranberry Man Accused of Assaulting Woman During Two Domestic Incidents

September 10, 2025 | Gavin Fish

Police say a Cranberry man slapped a woman and twisted her arm after troopers had already responded to a prior domestic dispute earlier the same evening.

A Biting Argument: Domestic Dispute Escalates from Campground to Sheetz

September 3, 2025 | Gavin Fish

A woman is facing charges after police say she bit a man’s hand during a domestic dispute a Venango County campground.

Man Charged After Allegedly Attacking Woman with Revolver Following Night Out

August 29, 2025 | Gavin Fish

Police say a man hit a woman with a revolver, punched her in the face, and bit her arm before threatening to kill her father.

Cooperstown Man Accused of Attacking Daughter During Domestic Dispute Faces Hearing Tomorrow

August 26, 2025 | Jen Russell

Police say the man used a hairbrush and wire lighting strip to assault the victim during an argument in their home.

Father Faces Felony Charges After Allegedly Choking Son in Cranberry Township

August 25, 2025 | Gavin Fish

State Police in Franklin say a Venango County man choked his son during a domestic incident, leaving visible marks on the child’s neck.

Case Against Franklin Man Accused of Threatening Women with Knife Outside Sheetz Moves Forward in Court

August 20, 2025 | Jen Russell

Police say the suspect pulled out a knife and threatened to stab multiple women who confronted him about recording them in a parking lot.

Franklin Man Charged After Alleged Early Morning Drunken Street Fight

August 13, 2025 | Gavin Fish

Witnesses reportedly told police the man grabbed another by the throat during a fight that broke out as someone tried to help an intoxicated person off the street.

Cooperstown Man Accused of Attacking Daughter During Domestic Dispute

August 4, 2025 | Gavin Fish

Police say the man used a hairbrush and wire lighting strip to assault the victim during an argument in their home.

Franklin Man Accused of Brandishing Knife, Threatening Women Outside Sheetz

August 1, 2025 | Gavin Fish

Police say the suspect pulled out a knife and threatened to stab multiple women who confronted him about recording them in a parking lot.

Police: Woman Beats Son with Broom and Belt in Fight Over Unwashed Dishes

August 1, 2025 | Gavin Fish

Police say a 45-year-old woman is behind bars for allegedly striking her son multiple times with a broom and a belt during an argument.

Fight Over Cigarettes, Phones, and a Break-up Ends in Probation for Franklin Man

July 31, 2025 | Gavin Fish

Police say the man grabbed a woman by the throat and struck her during a heated argument over cigarettes, phones, and breaking up.

Woman Charged After Alleged Attempt to Block Man from Leaving Argument

July 30, 2025 | Gavin Fish

Police say the woman left a man with visible injuries while trying to stop the father of her child from leaving her apartment.

Kennerdell Man Allegedly Threatened ATV Riders with Handgun

July 11, 2025 | Gavin Fish

Police say a man threatened four people on ATVs because they were on “his road.”

OCPD: Teen With Knife Charged After Making Death Threats in Giant Eagle Parking Lot

July 10, 2025 | Gavin Fish

Police say the teen followed victims home, punched one in the head, and threatened to kill multiple people during a knife-wielding confrontation.

Franklin Woman Charged After Late-Night Assault in Oil City

July 8, 2025 | Gavin Fish

Police say a woman punched another in the face during an argument, causing a broken nose and prompting misdemeanor charges.

Man Charged After Shot Fired During Domestic Dispute in Cooperstown

July 7, 2025 | Gavin Fish

A woman reportedly told police she was threatened while ending a relationship at a Cooperstown home, court records show.

Inmate Accused of Spitting on Prison Lieutenant During Restraint Incident

July 5, 2025 | Gavin Fish

An inmate is facing charges after allegedly spitting in a lieutenant’s face while restrained in a chair, according to state police.

Hearing for Man Accused of Assaulting Woman in Cranberry Township Domestic Dispute Rescheduled

June 26, 2025 | Jen Russell

Police say a man is facing assault charges after allegedly pushing and injuring a woman during a domestic altercation in Seneca.

Police: Man Charged After Domestic Altercation Turns Physical

June 24, 2025 | Gavin Fish

Police say a man is facing assault charges after allegedly pushing and injuring a woman during a domestic altercation in Cranberry Township.

Brothers Charged After Fight at Forest County Campsite

June 18, 2025 | Gavin Fish

Two men are facing assault charges after a creekside confrontation escalated into a violent altercation, according to state police.

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