Kiski Township police say man choked woman, tried to cut her with steak knife

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Kiski Township police say man choked woman, tried to cut her with steak knife

Patrick Varine | Monday, June 20, 2022 7:25 a.m.

Kiski Township police

Shawn Haidze, 49.

Kiski Township police said they arrested a man suspected of assault Sunday night on Florida Avenue.

Police were called to a residence shortly after 8:30 p.m. for a report of a domestic assault. Officers said Shawn Haidze, 49, had attempted to choke a female victim and later tried to cut her with a steak knife.

Police said the woman was able to escape after a struggle and run to the police department.

Haidze was taken into custody, and police said they plan to charge him with strangulation, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and simple assault.

Police said he was taken to the Armstrong County Jail to await arraignment before District Judge James Andring.

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