Wilkes-Barre woman arrested after alleged domestic assault on Terrace Street
WILKES-BARRE, PA — A domestic dispute in Wilkes-Barre escalated into an alleged assault late Thursday night, leaving a man injured and a woman in police custody.
The incident occurred March 12 at approximately 11:08 p.m. at a residence on Terrace Street.
Responding officers met the 50-year-old male victim outside the residence, where he reported being assaulted during an argument.
Police observed a fresh bruise and swelling above the victim’s right eye that officers said appeared consistent with being struck with a fist.
According to the victim, a verbal dispute between him and the suspect escalated when the suspect allegedly punched him multiple times.
Officers identified the suspect as 47-year-old Jennifer O’Gallagher of Wilkes-Barre.
Following the investigation, O’Gallagher was taken into custody and transported to Wilkes-Barre City Police Headquarters for processing and overnight arraignment.
Key Points
- Police responded to a domestic dispute on Terrace Street in Wilkes-Barre
- A 50-year-old man suffered a bruise and swelling above his eye
- Jennifer O’Gallagher, 47, was arrested and taken for overnight arraignment