Crime & Safety

Girl Hit Father in Head With Chair, Police Say

Hellertown Police say the alleged incident happened in the 1000 block of Third Avenue Sept. 8.

A girl has been charged with simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct, after police say she assaulted her father.

In a press release police said the incident happened in the 1000 block of Third Avenue at about 5pm on Sept. 8.

Police said officers were dispatched because the girl had allegedly struck her father in the head with a chair during a domestic disturbance.

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Following an investigation police said the girl was arrested.

The case has been referred to county juvenile court, police said.

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