A Schuylkill County woman is facing charges after she allegedly attacked her ex-boyfriend’s current girlfriend.
Police in Minersville say they were told by the victim of this alleged incident that Brianna Schaeffer, 32, of Cressona, attacked her from behind in the first floor of her home on N. Front St. on Nov. 11.
She said Schaeffer came up from behind her, pulled her hair and scratched her hands and face.
Police say they observed injuries to the victim that are consistent with her claims, including clumps of hair that were pulled from her head and kept in a plastic bag.
The victim is currently the significant other of Schaeffer’s ex-boyfriend, police say.
During the attack, Schaeffer also allegedly said to the victim, “Don’t disrespect Tom or Betty.”
Police have filed charges of simple assault and harassment against Schaeffer. A preliminary hearing has not yet been scheduled.
More From Coal Region Canary
See all stories ›
Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County on Thursday
5 hours ago
Nabholz Has Allowed Just 1 Earned Run in 5 Appearances Since Promotion to Eugene
12 hours ago
Schuylkill County Man Used Brother’s Name During Traffic Stop Because He’d Been Sentenced to Jail for Driving on a Suspended License
13 hours ago
Barton Cards Sub-70 Round to Pace Haven; Blue Mountain Sweeps Tri-Match
15 hours ago
PennDOT to Host Winter Job Fair in Schuylkill County
17 hours ago
Schuylkill County Man Wanted After Police Say He Traded Nude Photos With 16-Year-Old
18 hours agoSubscribe to Coal Region Canary
Get email updates from Coal Region Canary by becoming a subscriber today. Just enter your email address below to get started!Support Coal Region Canary
Like our reporting and want to support truly local news in Schuylkill County? Your small donations help. For as little as $5, your contribution will allow us to cover more news that directly affects you. Consider donating today by hitting the big yellow button below ...