Lancaster Man Faces Assault Charges

A Lancaster man is in custody facing several charges after an alleged assault on a woman early Tuesday morning. The incident took place in the parking lot of a Turkey Hill convenience store on Toddy Drive in East Earl Township.

Details of the Alleged Attack

Police responded to a reported domestic incident and found the suspect, identified as Laclair, and the victim inside an RV parked at the gas station. According to an affidavit, Laclair initially denied any physical altercation with the victim.

Escalation and Arrest

Officers reported that Laclair became increasingly agitated and attempted to leave the scene when informed he was not free to go. This led to a physical confrontation, and Laclair was subsequently taken to the ground and handcuffed.

Victim's Account

The victim told police that an argument with Laclair escalated into physical violence. She alleges she was punched twice before being grabbed by the neck and placed in a headlock.

Threatening Statements

The victim stated she struggled to breathe for approximately one minute while Laclair twisted her neck, allegedly saying, “I will snap your neck *****,” as detailed in the affidavit.

Charges and Court Appearance

Laclair has been charged with strangulation, terroristic threatening, simple assault, and resisting arrest. He was assigned a $10,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. on Wednesday.

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