Police Say Man Punched Grandmother’s Dog

Nicholas James Wooddell, 21 of Hopewell, is scheduled to face trial on charges of Cruelty to Animals, Disorderly Conduct, and Reckless Endangerment. Magisterial District Judge Janet Swihart held all charges over for court after a preliminary hearing yesterday. “Nicholas was being Nicholas, demanding and confrontational” testified Jane Klacik, his grandmother. Klacik said that her grandson,…

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