Police Beat May 31

Assault charge: Elijah McLachlan David, 18, of 1397 Jefferson Road, was charged by state police with simple assault and harassment for allegedly striking his grandfather in the head multiple times Saturday in the 1400 block of Jefferson Road. Police said David had been arguing with his grandfather just before he struck him and fled.
Charged in domestic dispute: Jeremy Lee Swaniger, 29, of 248 Bowser Road, Morgan Township, was charged by state police with simple assault, terroristic threats, disorderly conduct and harassment after a domestic dispute Monday night. Police said Swaniger and his girlfriend argued at their residence before Swaniger allegedly grabbed her by her arm and neck and shoved her down on her bed. Police said Swaniger allegedly grabbed a loaded shotgun and told his girlfriend to leave the residence. Police said Swaniger then allegedly shoved his girlfriend and two children out of the house.