ELDRED TWP., Pa. (EYT) – Charges have been filed against an 83-year-old man who allegedly slapped a woman, threatened to kill her, and then drove a car at her, causing her to dive out of the way.
Court documents indicate the Marienville-based State Police filed criminal charges against 83-year-old Leroy C. Stephan, of Brookville.
According to a criminal complaint, around 7:11 p.m. on November 26, Marienville-based State Police responded to a location on Bottom Road in Eldred Township, Jefferson County, for a report of a domestic incident.
According to the complaint, a known female victim who resides with and cares for Leroy Stephan reported that Stephan had been becoming increasingly violent over the past few months. The victim told police Stephan becomes agitated quickly and had been acting out physically against her and several other family members.
The victim told police she had asked to use Stephan’s car to go to work and Stephan began yelling at her, then slapped her across the face twice, and pushed her to the ground.
The victim reported that Stephan then threatened to kill her and other family members.
According to the complaint, when Stephan found out that the victim called the police, he got into his vehicle to leave, but the victim stood behind the car in an attempt to stop him. Stephan reportedly then hit the gas and reversed toward the victim, who had to dive out of the way.
The complaint notes the victim’s foot was struck by the tire of the vehicle.
Police observed redness and light swelling on the victim’s left cheek, though she didn’t complain of any pain or injuries, according to the complaint.
Stephan was arraigned in front of Magisterial District Judge Gregory M Bazylak at 2:42 p.m. on November 27, on the following charges:
– Terroristic Threats With Intent To Terrorize Another, Misdemeanor 1
– Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2
– Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact, Summary
He remains free on $10,000.00 unsecured bail.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on January 6, 2022, with Judge Bazylak presiding.
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