State police identified the accused as Shawnelle Alexand Young, 31, of Pottsville. Troopers from the Schuylkill Haven Barracks responded to a report of an active assault at approximately 3:41 p.m. on December 23, 2025, at a residence along Pottsville Street in Cressona Borough.
According to Troopers, investigators determined that Young forcibly entered a residence at while a person was present inside. Once inside the home, a verbal altercation occurred and escalated into a physical assault. Police allege that Young struck the 32-year-old female victim multiple times in the face.
As a result of the investigation, Young was charged with burglary of an overnight accommodation with a person present, simple assault, criminal trespass, criminal mischief, and harassment involving physical contact.
Young was arraigned by on-call Magisterial District Judge Stephen Bayer, who set bail at $25,000 straight cash. Young was initially committed to Schuylkill County Prison but was released later that evening after posting bail.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for February 17, 2026.