Crime & Safety

Township Man Babbled About Demons Before Alleged Assault

Quarry Road man arrested and jailed for allegedly grabbing wife by hair and face.

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A Bethlehem Township man attacked his wife Tuesday after "babbling about demons," township police said.

Jose Apolinario, 41, of the 1400 block of Quarry Road, was charged Tuesday evening with simple assault and harassment.

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According to the criminal complaint, Apolinario had spent the afternoon drinking with his co-workers. His wife was in the bathroom of their home when Apolinario "entered the bathroom babbling about demons," and grabbed her by the hair and face.

Apolinario was arraigned before on duty District Judge Gay Elwell in Easton, and sent to Northampton County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bail.

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