STRATTON – A Stratton man turned himself in Saturday afternoon after a report of a domestic assault was investigated earlier in the day, according to Detective David St. Laurent of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department.
Craig Cowper, 23, was charged with terrorizing with a dangerous weapon, Class D assault, Class C aggravated assault, obstructing report of a crime and violation of conditions of release. He was taken to the Franklin County County Jail, where he is being held on $6,000 cash bail.
Cowper allegedly assaulted a woman and two small children around 9:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Laurent said Monday. He was also reported to have made a threat with a household knife. Though the victims appeared to have suffered minor injuries including bruises, they refused medical treatment, St. Laurent said.
Cowper was scheduled to begin a sentence on Oct. 27 on a conviction for a burglary that occurred in Temple three years ago. He faces a possible 120 days in jail for that charge. Cowper will be arraigned in court today.
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