A Schuylkill Haven man faces burglary and assault charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he forced his way into a Landingville home, assaulted a woman and left in her vehicle.
Jessie A. Wolfe, 43, was charged on , by Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven following an incident at an apartment on Park Street.
Police Describe Alleged Forced Entry and Assault
According to an affidavit of probable, the woman told police she had asked Wolfe, whom she identified as her boyfriend, to leave her home because he was no longer welcome there.
Police say Wolfe initially left but later returned and knocked on the front door while attempting to gain entry. According to the affidavit, he tore a screen from a window before forcing his way through the front door.
Once inside, Wolfe allegedly attempted to grab the woman by the throat. Police say she sustained a cut to her lower lip during the assault.
The woman told investigators Wolfe stopped the assault when she began crying, then took both sets of her car keys and her cellphone before leaving in her red Toyota Corolla.
The vehicle was later located a short distance from the residence with its driver’s door open, according to police. The keys and cellphone were not inside.
Charges Filed Against Jessie Wolfe
Wolfe faces one count each of:
- Burglary, a first-degree felony.
- Simple assault, a misdemeanor.
- Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor.
- Theft by unlawful taking, a summary offense.
- Harassment, a summary offense.
Bail and Preliminary Hearing
Bail was set at $75,000 on October 30. According to the court docket dated , Wolfe was being held in Schuylkill County Prison after being unable to post bail.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for , at 3 p.m. before Magisterial District Judge Casimir T. Kosciolek.
All charges are allegations. Wolfe is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.