Police say Briana Lynn Yordy, 33, of Frackville, was charged with Simple Assault (M2) and Harassment – Subject Other to Physical Contact (Summary) in connection with an altercation at a residence in the 600 block of West Pine Street.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, officers were dispatched to the residence at approximately 7:43 p.m. for a reported domestic dispute between a mother and daughter. County dispatch advised that the daughter had allegedly assaulted her mother and later attempted to reenter the home after being outside.
Upon arrival, police located Yordy outside near the corner garage of the property at 7th Street and West Pine Street. Officers noted small scratches with dirt on the knuckle side of both of Yordy’s hands. Yordy told police she did not have any injuries and stated the scratches may have occurred inside the home. She also advised officers she had been residing at the residence since November 2025.
Police made contact inside the residence with the reported victim, who had visible injuries to the left side of her face. Emergency medical services responded and evaluated the victim at the scene. A second adult and three juvenile children were also present in the home at the time of the incident.
According to police, the victim reported that a verbal argument escalated into a physical altercation after a disagreement involving a cell phone. The victim alleged she was struck multiple times in the face and head and kicked in the body before another adult intervened and separated the two. Yordy was then asked to leave the residence.
The victim further reported that Yordy later attempted to reenter the home, broke a window, and climbed through a bathroom window prior to police arrival.
Yordy was arraigned by on-call Magisterial District Judge James Reiley in Pottsville and committed to Schuylkill County Prison after being unable to post 10 percent of $10,000 cash bail.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 28, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge Edward Tarantelli.
All charges are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.