State police charge Washington man with assault, making threats
A Washington man was arrested by a trooper with the state police Bureau of Criminal Investigations after he allegedly threatened and assaulted a 30-year-old Washington man Tuesday night in Washington’s West End.
Tierone Anthony Barnes, 35, of 525 W. Chestnut St., is accused of calling his alleged victim a “snitch” during the incident about 7:45 p.m. in the 600 block of Addison Street.
The 30-year-old alleged victim told police he had been sitting in his vehicle when a sport utility vehicle driven by Barnes pulled up. Barnes reportedly told the victim to get off the block, so the other man drove up a few spots and parked.
Barnes reportedly parked where the other vehicle had been, got out and walked up to the other man’s vehicle. Barnes allegedly told the victim he was going to “put some hot up.” He then poked the other man before walking away, police said.
The 30-year-old told police he made a comment about Barnes’ girlfriend, and Barnes grabbed him by the shoulder and punched him in the face. Barnes also allegedly told him he was going to “blow his face up” and accused him of being a snitch.
Barnes was arraigned before District Judge David Mark on charges of terroristic threats, simple assault, harassment and criminal mischief. He was placed in Washington County jail on $50,000 bond. He also was wanted on a bench warrant. Barnes is scheduled for a Sept. 5 preliminary hearing before District Judge Robert Redlinger.