Man arrested after domestic argument
Athens Borough Police responded to an emergency call made by a female victim of domestic abuse on Dec. 20 at a residence on Central Avenue. Upon their arrival, officers spoke to the female victim who alleged that 29-year-old Ryan C. Hammond of Athens, had entered her residence and proceeded to argue with her verbally about money.
The argument then escalated into a physical altercation, with Hammond allegedly throwing the victim on to a coffee table and then picked up a knife and stated, "I can't take this anymore." At this time, the victim barricaded herself in the bathroom and dialed 911.
Police on scene arrested Hammond, based on the victim's statement and he was charged with simple assault and harassment by strike, kick or shove. He was arraigned on Dec. 20 by Magisterial District Judge Fred Wheaton and received $30,000 bail. He is set to answer to these charges at a preliminary hearing on March 31.
Theft of shoes results in charges
On Nov. 11, Athens Township Police responded to a reported theft of sneakers from the Olympia Store in the K-Mart Plaza. Upon arrival, store employees relayed that a white male, approximately 25 to 26, entered the store and tried on several pairs of shoes. He then asked for another pair of shoes, located in the back of the store. As the employee went to grab the merchandise, the individual left the store wearing the stolen sneakers, valued at approximately $75.
Clerks relayed to officers that the male had left behind a cell phone, but it was dead and unable to be turned on. The next day, officers charged the phone and called the last dialed phone number. The woman on the other line told officers the suspect was likely David M. McGuire, 33, of Lowman. The individual also described McGuire to officers and was able to correctly identify the phone which was left behind. Based on the evidence, officers located and arrested McGuire. He was charged with retail theft and receiving stolen property. McGuire was arraigned on Dec. 23, before Magisterial District Judge Michael Shaw. He agreed to plea to retail theft and his case was moved to non-traffic court for further adjudication.