SOMERSET — A suburban Pittsburgh man has been charged with simple assault and terroristic threats following an attack on a 28-year-old woman.
State police said Paul Edward Sigmund, 37, of Bethel Park assaulted the woman Friday evening at a residence on Craighead Road, Jefferson Township.
According to police, Sigmund choked the woman, tossed her to the ground and threw a laptop computer at her head. He then kicked her in the head, according to police.
In other police-related news:
• State troopers are looking for two people in an attempted theft at Portage Auto Wreckers, 3734 Portage St. in Portage Township, about 5 p.m. Friday.
The suspects are described as a man in his 20s, about 5-foot 7 with a thin build. The female accomplice also was in her 20s. Police said their car was a 1992 to 1994 white Chevy Lumina with damage to the front end, including a broken left headlight and a banged-up hood and grille.
The pair tried to steal auto parts from the company.
• Two boys who fled from the Children’s Aid Home, 1476 N. Center Ave. in Somerset Township, have been returned.
Police said a 15- and a 16-year-old left the home about 4:30 p.m. New Year’s Day. They were located a short time later and committed back to the facility, state police said. Both were charged with disorderly conduct.
• Two tires were cut overnight Thursday into Friday.
State police said the tires were slashed at the Center Street, Boswell, residence of Gary Albright, 36. Damage was set at $200.
• Someone entered a Blandburg home Friday and stole a Kel-Tec .380 semi-automatic handgun.
State police said the firearm was in an unlocked gun safe in the bedroom of Sean Hauser, 151 Post Office Road.
Anyone with information may call state police in Ebensburg: 471-6500.
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