JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) – The case against a man accused of kidnapping a woman from a residence in Falls Creek Borough moved forward in court on Tuesday.
According to court documents, the following charges against 22-year-old Kyle Robert Pecht, of Weedville, were held for court on Tuesday, June 30:
– Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2
– Disorderly Conduct Engage In Fighting, Misdemeanor 3
– Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact, Summary
The charges have been transferred to the Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas.
One first-degree felony count of Kidnapping to Inflict Injury/Terror initial filed against Pecht was dismissed.
He is currently free on $20,000.00 monetary bail.
The charges stem from an incident that began on Friday, May 29, at a residence in Falls Creek Borough, Jefferson County.
Details of the case:
According to a criminal complaint, around 7:50 p.m. on Monday, June 1, DuBois-based State Police were dispatched to investigate a report of an assault at a location on Church Street in Falls Creek Borough.
Police say on May 29, Kyle Robert Pecht and a known victim engaged in a verbal altercation that turned physical when Pecht allegedly grabbed the victim by wrapping his arms around her from behind and then grabbed her by the back of the head and threw her to the ground.
The complaint states the argument resumed during the afternoon hours on May 30, when Pecht returned to the residence. The argument then turned physical when Pecht allegedly got on top of the victim, straddling her, and held his hands over her mouth with such force it caused two lacerations to the inside of her lips.
According to the complaint, once Pecht had the victim frightened, he then told her she was going with him to Benezette.
The complaint notes that while in Pecht’s vehicle, the victim attempted to exit while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, and Pecht responded by locking the doors and speeding off.
The complaint states Pecht ultimately kept the victim in the Benezette area overnight and returned her home on May 31.
Pecht was arraigned in front of Judge Inzana at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2.
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