Police reports
The following items were collected from various police departments and district courts:
Dec. 28 — William E. Milbert Jr., 37, of East Butler, was charged with felony strangulation and misdemeanor simple assault related to a Dec. 28 domestic incident on Holyoke Road in Center Township. Police said Milbert hit his girlfriend in the face and pushed her to the ground. Police said he then covered her mouth and nose, restricting her breathing. Police said the woman managed to escape and lock herself inside the home, despite Milbert shouldering the door. Police said when they arrived, they saw the woman had bruising and swelling on her face, as well as a bloody nose.
Dec. 23 — Antonio A. Montgomery, 27, of Slippery Rock, was charged with misdemeanor simple assault related to a Dec. 20 domestic incident on Bluebell Lane in Brady Township. Police said while arguing with his girlfriend, Montgomery bit her. Police said they saw bite marks and bleeding on the woman's hand.
State Police, Washington
Dec. 26 — Thomas L. Esterline, 65, of Mars, was charged with misdemeanor DUI related to a Dec. 18 incident on Interstate 79 North in Cranberry Township. Police said field sobriety tests showed he was impaired, and a later breath test showed his blood-alcohol content at 0.122%. In Pennsylvania, 0.08% is the legal limit.