Around 10:34 p.m. on April 29, state police responded to a Rossiter residence for a reported domestic violence incident.
The known, 25-year-old female victim retreated to a restroom and was able to contact police. She displayed signs of recent physical abuse and was taken to Punxsutawney Area Hospital for treatment.
The accused – a known, 21-year-old Rossiter man – was taken into custody for simple assault.
Charges were filed in District Court 40-3-03.
The name of the accused was not released.
No other information was provided.