An area man is in the Jefferson County Jail and facing several charges for an incident that happened this past weekend.
According to The Punxsutawney Spirit, the Punxsutawney Borough Police arrested 54 year old Joseph M. Huntington after receiving a report of an assault on Roberts Street. Following an investigation, the published report says the four victims included two juveniles who appeared distressed, an adult male who was reportedly punched, choked, thrown to the floor and jumped on, and lastly, a three-month old puppy that was also allegedly thrown to the floor.
All appropriate charges were filed through the Magistrate’s office. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 5.
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