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Man Allegedly Punches Wife, Resists Arrest
20 Aug
Summary
- A man was arrested after allegedly punching his wife during an argument.
- The suspect resisted officers attempting to take him into custody.
- The alleged victim sustained facial swelling and an elbow cut.
Gregory Cooper, 40, of Moosic, was arrested on Sunday evening following an alleged domestic dispute that escalated to police intervention. Responding officers encountered Cooper, who reportedly resisted their attempts to take him into custody near the intersection of Moosic Road and Main Street. He is charged with assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and harassment.
According to the criminal complaint, Cooper was arguing with his wife, Charon Taylor, who he was driving to work. The altercation turned physical when Taylor exited the vehicle. Witnesses stated they saw Cooper push Taylor against a wall and punch her multiple times. Officers observed that Taylor had facial swelling and a cut on her left elbow.
Cooper continued to resist even after being initially restrained, pushing away from officers and kicking the police vehicle's door. He is currently held in Lackawanna County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 26 before District Judge Laura Turlip.
