CORSICA, Pa. (EYT) – A Jefferson County man is facing strangulation charges and other related counts after he allegedly grabbed a man by the neck and threatened to kill him.
Punxstuwney-based State Police have filed the following charges against 52-year-old William Joseph Miller of Corsica:
- Strangulation – Applying Pressure to Throat or Neck, Felony 2
- Terroristic Threats W/ Int To Terrorize Another, Misdemeanor 1
- Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2
The charges stem from an April 25 incident in Union Township, Jefferson County.
According to a criminal complaint filed at Magisterial District Judge Gregory Bazylak’s office, Tpr. Knotts was dispatched to a location along Snyder Road around 6:30 p.m.
The criminal complaint states Miller allegedly got out of his truck and grabbed the male victim around the neck during a property dispute.
Miller also allegedly threatened to kill the victim, according to the criminal complaint.
The criminal complaint states that a red mark and a scratch were visible on the victim’s neck.
Miller is awaiting arraignment.
He remains free on $20,000.00 unsecured bail.
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