SANDYCREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Multiple charges against a teen accused of assaulting a VisionQuest employee were dropped on Wednesday.
The following charges against 18-year-old Braheem Allen Benson, of Philadelphia, were dropped during a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango County Central Court:
- Aggravated Assault, Felony 2
- Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2
- Disorderly Conduct Engage In Fighting, Summary
One summary count of harassment was maintained and moved to non-traffic court.
According to a criminal complaint filed by Franklin-based State Police Trooper Cole, the charges stemmed from an alleged altercation on November 8 at the VisionQuest detention center along Hudmont Lane.
Police were dispatched to the facility around 9:38 a.m. for a report of a male staff member being assaulted by a resident.
Benson was released from the Venango County Jail.