Assault Incident Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre

Assault Incident Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre
Police Handcuffs- File Photo - Arrest

Wilkes-Barre, PA- On Monday, Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to a hospital report of an assault victim in the emergency room.

The incident, recorded under IRC number 240228672, occurred on October 21st at 9:26 PM, at North River Street. The individuals involved were the 33-year-old defendant, Malcolm Perry from Wilkes-Barre, and a 32-year-old female victim also from Wilkes-Barre.

According to police, the altercation began when the victim and Perry were at a Sheetz location. The situation escalated in the victim’s vehicle, where Perry allegedly damaged the car’s rearview mirror and struck the victim multiple times while driving through Wilkes-Barre.

The victim managed to drop Perry off at his residence before seeking medical attention at the hospital. After receiving treatment for her injuries, the police took Perry into custody, and he was later taken to City Headquarters for arraignment.