Susquehanna Regional police were called to a domestic dispute in an apartment located at 17 West Market Street in Marietta Borough of Lancaster County on Dec. 26 at approximately 9:30 p.m., according to the release.
During the investigation it was discovered that Gregory Lawrence Hess, 35, of Mount Joy, who had assaulted a woman while there were children in the apartment, according to police.
The extent of the woman's injuries, her current condition and the exact relationship between the pair and the children has not been released.
Hess was arrested and charged with the following, according to his court docket:
- M2 Simple Assault
- M1 Endangering Welfare of Children-Parent/Guardian/Other Commits Offense (2 Counts)
- S Criminal Mischief - Damage Property
He has been held in the Lancaster County Prison in lieu of $50,000 in bail, according to his court docket.
His preliminary hearing has been scheduled with Magisterial District Judge David L. Ashworth on Jan. 6 at 8:45 a.m., according to his docket.
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