PORTER TOWNSHIP, PA — A 35-year-old man was arrested following a domestic dispute on May 7, 2026.
Lycoming Regional Officers responded to a domestic dispute in progress at 286 Hill Street at approximately 4:59 p.m.
Officers made contact with Steven Ray Barner Jr., of Jersey Shore, and the victim, his girlfriend.
Barner told officers the incident began when the couple was in bed together and he wanted to get up, but the victim did not.
Barner alleged the victim became angry, went outside, and dumped his belongings from his truck, then started throwing objects at the vehicle.
Barner claimed he retaliated by throwing a blunt object at the victim.
The victim stated the dispute started when she wanted to rest, but Barner became mean and nasty.
She alleged she went outside, dumped Barner’s belongings from his truck, and felt a hard object bounce and hit her in the left thigh, causing a large bruise and swelling.
EMS was requested, and the victim was transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment of her injuries.
Barner was arrested for domestic related simple assault and harassment.
He was processed and arraigned before a Magisterial District Judge.
Barner was committed to Lycoming County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bail.
