Byrnedale Woman Faces Numerous Charges

JAY TOWNSHIP – A 30-year-old Byrnedale woman was arraigned on numerous charges and placed in the Elk County Prison after she was involved in an argument and later observed removing items from the Force Hotel early Sunday morning in Jay Township, the Ridgway State Police reported today.

The woman faces charges, including recklessly endangering another person, simple assault, criminal mischief, burglary, theft and driving under the influence.

According to the report, the accused woman engaged in an argument with a 34-year-old Byrnedale woman. While leaving the residence, the accused struck the front porch of the residence with her vehicle. Police said the accused did so, while the woman was on the porch.

Police said the accused also struck the woman’s truck with her vehicle before fleeing the scene to the Force Hotel. The accused was observed removing items from the hotel by state police. Police determined the woman was intoxicated, and she was taken into custody.