Police Beat Jan. 18
NORTH FRANKLIN
Assault alleged: David Allen Kelley, 23, of North Franklin Township, is charged by state police with aggravated assault, simple assault and reckless endangerment. According to the criminal complaint, at about 10 p.m. Friday, Kelley got into a physical altercation with his girlfriend at his home in the 200 block of Baltimore Avenue. Police said that Kelley began throwing random household objects at the woman, including a knife that struck her in the leg. According to the complaint, Kelley apologized and told her she needed to go to the hospital. Police were called after the victim drove herself to Washington Hospital. District Judge Gary Havelka sent Kelley to the Washington County jail on $25,000 bond.
WASHINGTON
Warrant issued: A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Jessica Yeager, 32, of Washington, who is charged by city police with aggravated assault and simple assault. According to the criminal complaint, charges stem from an incident that occurred shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday at a doctor’s office at 400 Jefferson Ave. Police said that Yeager became “irate” over being asked to wear a mask inside the building and kicked an employee in the stomach. Yeager fled the scene, according to police.