Two woman had their assault charges forwarded for trial Wednesday at a preliminary hearing in Bristol Borough District Court.
District Court Judge Frank W. Pereanteau, Sr. said the Commonwealth had met its burden and forwarded all charges on to Doylestown for Sherrie Martindell, 28, of Bristol Township, and Brittany Potter, 28,of Bensalem.
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During the 15 minute hearing, the victim testified she was enjoying an evening out at O’Fowley’s on August 8 in Croydon when Martinelli approached her and said: “You, me, outside – we gotta talk.”
The woman said she knew her alleged assailant but did not consider her a friend. Therefore, she refused the request and returned to her beer and friends. Not more than two minutes later, Martindell and Potter approached her from behind as she stood at the bar and began to attack of her, according to testimony.
During the victim’s testimony, Potter often shook her head in disagreement and Martindell starred straight at the woman.
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The woman described an assault that involved being pulled by the hair down to the bar floor. While on the floor, she was kicked, punched and mocked, the victim said.
According to court documents, staff at the watering hole broke the attack up and tended to the victim’s injuries.
The woman testified as staff was helping her clean up the blood on her face, the alleged attacking duo came back and assaulted her again. She said saying Martindell lead that attack with “Brittany egging and cheering her on.”
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The victim testified that police were called but did not immediately respond. A police report was filed two days later when the woman went to Aria Hospital because she was experiencing pain and headaches resulting from the attack.
Potter is currently out on bail in lieu of 10 percent of $ 25,000, and Martindale is behind bars on the same bail terms. Both are charged with simple assault and harassment.
