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Man arrested after laundry hamper assault in Wilkes-Barre domestic dispute

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Assault incident on Hutson Street leads to arrest

WILKES-BARRE, PA — On April 30, 2025, at 5:41 p.m., police were dispatched to a residence on Hutson Street following reports of a domestic dispute. Officers arrived to find a Wilkes-Barre resident, a 30-year-old woman, who reported being assaulted by a man during an argument about money.

The woman, who described the assailant as 32-year-old Jeffrey Edouard, claimed that during the altercation, Edouard struck her multiple times with a closed fist. Additionally, he reportedly hit her repeatedly with a laundry hamper.

The victim was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment due to the injuries sustained during the assault. Police took Edouard into custody at the scene.

After being detained, Edouard was transported to City Headquarters for processing and arraignment. The nature of the charges against him was related to the domestic altercation.

The attack on Hutson Street resulted in a hospital trip for the victim and an arrest for Edouard.

Domestic Dispute Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre

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Domestic Dispute Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre

**WILKES-BARRE, PA** – A domestic dispute incident in Wilkes-Barre led to the arrest of a 29-year-old defendant. The incident occurred on March 6, at 2:10 a.m. on Lloyds Lane.

Wilkes-Barre City Police responded to a report at a residence on Lloyds Lane. Upon their arrival, officers contacted a 35-year-old male victim.

The victim reported an altercation with Normedis Arevalo, the defendant, who allegedly threw furniture, striking him in the back. Additionally, Arevalo reportedly scratched the victim’s neck and placed her hands around his neck.

Subsequently, the defendant was taken into custody and transported to City Headquarters. Arevalo is to face processing and arraignment for the incident.

Domestic Dispute Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre

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Domestic Dispute Leads to Arrest in Wilkes-Barre

**WILKES-BARRE, PA** – A domestic dispute involving terroristic threats and assault was reported on Jenks Lane.

The incident occurred on February 26th, 2025, at 9:06 PM, involving Skyler Williams, 36, and a 32-year-old female victim, both residents of Wilkes-Barre, PA. Officers responded to a residence following a call about a domestic dispute.

According to the victim, a verbal altercation escalated when Williams allegedly struck her in the face with his head. The victim reported that Williams placed his hands around her neck, threatening to kill her.

The victim managed to escape and contact emergency services. Williams was subsequently arrested and taken to City Headquarters, where he was processed and arraigned.

Domestic Assault Incident Leads to Arrest in Utica, NY

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Domestic Assault Incident Leads to Arrest in Utica, NY

**UTICA, NY** – On February 27, Utica Police and Fire units responded to a domestic assault call at a residence on Scott Street. The incident involved a female victim who alleged she was attacked by her husband.

Upon arrival, officers met with the victim who claimed that an argument with her husband escalated, leading her to hide in a bathroom. The victim reported that she attempted to escape but was struck multiple times in the head with a wooden object, resulting in lacerations and pain.

The Utica Fire Department transported the victim to Wynn Hospital for treatment. In accordance with New York State’s mandatory domestic violence arrest laws, the husband, identified as Michael Leggett, 57, was arrested at the scene.

Leggett was brought to the Utica Police Department and charged with Assault in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, and Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree.