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A man and a woman allegedly physically fought with each other in a domestic abuse incident in Tower City on Oct. 25, state police at Schuylkill Haven said.
Jonathan Hoffer, 21, of Tower City, and Kelsey Galie, 21, of Pine Grove, allegedly became involved in a verbal argument at a home on South Fourth Street, state police said.
Hoffer allegedly grabbed Galie by the throat, pushed her onto the couch, squeezed her neck, and did not allow her up, state police said.
About one hour later, the argument resumed, and Galie allegedly struck Hoffer with a beer bottle several times, state police said.
Troopers responded. As Galie was being placed in a state police patrol unit, Hoffer allegedly taunted troopers, yelling at them, flicking a lit cigarette at the patrol car, and kicking at the patrol car, state police said. State police said Hoffer was told several times to stop his alleged behavior.
From the alleged incident with Galie, Hoffer was injured, and he was taken to Schuylkill Medical Center South, state police said.
Galie and Hoffer were charged with simple assault and harassment. Hoffer also was charged with persistent disorderly conduct. They were arraigned and placed in Schuylkill County prison, with bail set at $15,000 or 10 percent for both.