Crime & Safety
Police: Saucon Valley Manor Employee Charged With Aggravated Assault
Hellertown police said Monday that Robert Pierson, 48, of Slatington, fought with another employee at the Main Street assisted living facility Feb. 14.
Charges of aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct have been filed against a employee who police say fought with a co-worker at the Main Street assisted living facility Feb. 14.
Hellertown police said in a press release Monday that Robert Pierson, 48, of the 300 block of West Church Street, Slatington, fought with another employee at approximately 8:48am.
They added that one of the employees had to be taken to the hospital for evaluation of injuries following the fight.
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Following an investigation, police said Pierson was taken into custody for his alleged involvment in the altercation.
He was subsequently arraigned in front of and committed to Northampton County Prison in lieu of $30,000 bail, they added.
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