Polk Woman Held for Court on Attempted Homicide Charges

Joanne Bauer

Joanne Bauer

Published September 20, 2017 10:00 pm
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FRANKLIN, Pa (EYT) — The case against a Polk woman who is accused of attempted homicide has been held for court.

During a preliminary hearing on Wednesday afternoon, Magisterial District Judge Patrick E. Lowrey ordered the following charges against 55-year-old Jodi Lee Moody, of Polk, transferred to Venango County Court of Common Pleas:

– Criminal Attempt — Criminal Homicide, Felony 1 (two counts)
– Aggravated Assault, Felony 2 (two counts)
– Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Misdemeanor 2 (two counts)

Moody remains lodged in the Venango County Jail on $200,000.00 monetary bail.

Details of the case:

According to Franklin-based State Police, around 10:20 p.m. on Saturday, September 9, members of the Franklin Police Station responded to a shooting incident that occurred at a residence in Victory Township, Venango County.

Upon arrival of police, Jodi Lee Moody fled the scene.

The investigation revealed that Moody was involved in an altercation with her live-in boyfriend, a 60-year-old man, of Polk.

Following an argument, Moody allegedly retrieved a loaded revolver from a closet, pointed it at the victim, and discharged the weapon, according to police.

The victim retreated from the bedroom of the residence to the kitchen area. As the victim was running down the hall, Moody allegedly fired a second round. Once in the kitchen, Moody allegedly fired a third round which narrowly missed striking the victim, police say.

At the time of the last shot, Moody was in very close proximity to the victim, which afforded the victim the opportunity to grab the revolver and disarm Moody, according to police.

It was at this time that Moody fled the scene.

Moody was observed at a convenience store located approximately seven miles from the scene. Moody again fled prior to PSP members arriving at that location. Several hours later, Moody was located in Farrell, Pa., where she was detained and later taken into custody after a warrant for her arrest was issued by Judge Lowrey.

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