Wilkes-Barre, PA – It happened early Thursday morning when officers were called to a Madison Street residence after a woman reported being attacked during a domestic dispute.
The incident occurred around 2:05 a.m., when the 28-year-old woman told responding officers that a verbal argument with 34-year-old Michael Scott escalated into violence. She alleged that Scott struck her multiple times with a closed fist during the confrontation.
Police took Scott into custody at the scene without further incident. He was transported to Wilkes-Barre City Police Headquarters, where he was processed and arraigned on assault-related charges.
Authorities have not released further details on the victim’s condition or any pending court dates.
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Key Points
- A 34-year-old man was arrested early Thursday for assaulting a woman on Madison Street
- The victim reported being punched multiple times during a domestic dispute
- The suspect was taken into custody and arraigned at city police headquarters