Domestic assault
SHAMOKIN - A couple were charged by Patrolman Raymond Siko II in connection with a domestic disturbance Wednesday afternoon.
Jessica Renee Shelbert, 24, and Joseph A. Martinelli, 26, both of 605 N. Second St., Shamokin, are charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment relating to the 1:36 p.m. incident.
Shelbert is accused of hitting her boyfriend in the face, causing a laceration, bleeding and redness to his right forehead. She also allegedly scratched Martinelli in the chest, causing small lacerations and bleeding.
Martinelli is accused of shoving Shelbert, grabbing her by the arms and choking her, causing pain and redness.
Shelbert and Martinelli were detained overnight in a holding cell at Northumberland County Prison in Sunbury before being arraigned at 11 a.m. Thursday by Magisterial District Judge John Gembic III, who released each of them on $2,500 bail.