Butler Township Police on Sunday confirmed that a standoff Saturday afternoon in Butler Township involved a stabbing resulting in charges against one man and the hospitalization of another.

According to a news release by Butler Township Police, Kenneth E. Snyder Jr., 31, of Butler, has been charged with felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor terroristic threats after township police and the Butler County Emergency Services Unit responded to 101 Freeport Road.

Someone points a flashlight from the second-story window of 101 Freeport Road, Butler Township, while police in an armored vehicle point a gun during a standoff Saturday. Joseph Ressler/Butler Eagle

Joseph Ressler

District Judge Kevin Flaherty arraigned Snyder on Sunday morning. Snyder was sent to Butler County Prison in lieu of $100,000 bond.

Police said Snyder is accused of stabbing a 39-year-old man multiple times in the torso and leg. Police said the victim was taken to Butler Hospital for treatment of those injuries and was in stable condition.

“He further made threats to kill responding police officers,” police said. “The Butler County ESU responded due to Snyder barricading himself in the residence.”

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