Franklin Man Charged After Allegedly Choking Woman, Telling Her He ‘Could Kill Her’

| April 28, 2015

crime photoFRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – A Franklin man faces charges of assault and terroristic threats following an incident that allegedly occurred at a residence on Grant Street, in Franklin, Venango County.

According to court documents, 31-year-old Matthew Scott Davis, of Franklin, has been charged with the following offenses:

  • Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2
  • Terroristic Threats W/ Intent To Terrorize Another

Police Dispatched to Grant Street for Report of Domestic Dispute

On April 23, Franklin Police were dispatched to 638 Grant Street for a report of a domestic dispute.

According to a criminal complaint released to exploreVenango.com , an incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. on April 23, as Davis allegedly went into the bathroom area of the residence and began yelling for a known woman to come out.

Davis Allegedly Kicks in Bathroom Door, Chokes Victim

The complaint states that when the known woman did not come out, Davis allegedly kicked the bathroom door open.

The report indicates that he allegedly used his forearm to choke the known woman by placing it across her throat in a manner that caused her to gag and choke. Matthew also allegedly told the known woman that “he could kill her,” the complaint continues.

Also during the altercation, Matthew allegedly grabbed the known woman by both arms causing swelling and bruising as he pushed her against the wall, the complaint indicates.

Davis Arraigned, Jailed, Awaiting Preliminary Hearing

Based on the information gathered during the investigation, Franklin Patrolman Campbell requested the previously listed charges be filed against Davis.

A preliminary arraignment occurred around 10:20 a.m. on April 23.

Unable to post $25,000.00 monetary bail, Davis was confined to the Venango County Jail.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on April 29 in Venango County Central Court in front of Magisterial District Judge Michael D Snyder.


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