Man wanted on assault charges, accused of striking woman with handgun

SHENANDOAH – A man is wanted by borough police on felony aggravated assault charges, accused of striking a woman over the head with a handgun.

Rodelfy Liriano-Corniel, 22, of South Jardin Street, is wanted on felony aggravated assault, felony possession of a firearm prohibited, misdemeanor simple assault, and misdemeanor reckless endangerment charges.

According to the criminal complaint filed by Shenandoah Borough Police Patrolman Leo Luciani, officers received a complaint on Thursday, Feb. 19 regarding an assault.

A woman was struck over the head with a handgun.

The suspect was identified as Rodelfy Liriano-Corniel.

Borough Police said the woman was taken to a Pottsville hospital for treatment of injuries.

In addition to the Shenandoah charges, Liriano-Corniel is wanted in Luzerne County, according to the criminal complaint.

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