WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A 41-year-old Wilkes-Barre man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman and threatening her with a firearm during a domestic dispute on East Chestnut Street late Saturday night, according to Wilkes-Barre City Police.
Officers responded to the residence at approximately 10:37 p.m. on December 28 after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, they were met by a 39-year-old woman who reported that the incident began as a verbal altercation with the defendant, identified as Michael Jordan.
The victim told police that during the argument, Jordan grabbed her by the neck and threw her to the ground. She further alleged that he then retrieved a firearm, pointed it at her, and threatened to kill her.
Jordan was taken into custody at the scene and transported to police headquarters for processing and arraignment. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not disclosed whether any additional charges will be filed.