Simple assault
COAL TOWNSHIP - Shane Geary, 31, of 1439 W. Fern St., Coal Township, was charged by Patrolman Chris Lapotsky with simple assault and harassment for allegedly assaulting his live-in girlfriend, Tara Duzick, 31, at their residence shortly before midnight Sunday.
Police reported Geary allegedly pushed Duzick off a bed, poured beer over her head, called her obscenities, shoved her again and bit her finger, causing a bleeding injury.
Geary was committed to Snyder County Prison on a probation detainer.
Harassment
SHAMOKIN - Lois A. Villari, 50, of 226 W. Dewart St., Shamokin, was cited by Patrolman Raymond Siko II for harassment for allegedly shoving William Tinley, 57, of the same address, in the chest at 7 p.m. Sunday at their residence.
Public drunkenness
SHAMOKIN - Scott A. Beaver, 45, of 124 E. Chestnut St., Shamokin, was cited by Cpl. Bryan Primerano for disorderly conduct and public drunkenness relating to a disturbance at 9:41 p.m. Sunday at Lincoln and Washington streets.
Police reported Beaver shouted obscenities while being under the influence.