PALMER, PA — Police arrested a man following a domestic assault incident at an apartment complex Thursday evening.
Palmer Township Police were dispatched to 2150 Gateway Ter at approximately 5:53 p.m. for a report of a domestic assault.
Upon arrival, officers spoke with a female victim who had visible facial injuries.
The victim told police she was punched in the mouth and face, thrown to the floor by her fiance, then strangled and had her head banged against the floor, causing injuries to her head.
Shawn J. Ackerman, 45, of Palmer, was taken into custody and transported to the Palmer Police Station for processing.
Ackerman was later transported to the Central Booking Center for further processing and arraignment.
He was arraigned by Magisterial District Justice Capobianco and committed to prison on $20,000 bail.
Ackerman faces charges of strangulation, simple assault and harassment.
