A 56 year-old Kittanning man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly swerving his vehicle to scare his passenger before crashing in Jefferson County.
ExploreJeffersonPa.Com reports, Thomas Stephen Shoup, was arrested following the October 4, 2024, crash on State Route 36. The passenger, who suffered serious injuries, told police Shoup was intentionally swerving before hitting trees. Shoup admitted to drinking and showed signs of impairment, with a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit. He faces felony aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI and other charges.
A preliminary hearing is set for April 1.
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