Following Alleged Assault, Woman Found on Sidewalk

A Hellertown police officer was driving north in the 100 block of Main Street close to midnight Monday when he spotted a woman lying on the sidewalk, according to court records.

When Patrolman Michael Twerdi got to her side, she said she had been punched in the face by her husband--Jason Bauer, according to the records. She was lying in front of their home, 127 Main St.

Twerdi said he saw a “visible swelling injury” above her left eye and bruising on her right arm. 

Bauer, 31, was charged with simple assault and harassment.

He was arraigned Tuesday by District Judge Jackie Taschner of Palmer Township and committed to Northampton County Prison after failing to post $10,000 bail.