Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
For Helidoro Contreras Lopez, alcohol is the least of his problems.
The Croydon man was jailed for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend with a hammer this weekend, according to police.
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Bristol Township police responded Sunday night to a call on the 8oo block of State Road. Police spoke to a woman who told them her husband had been drinking all day, according to court documents, which led to couple arguing throughout the day.
The victim, an officer wrote in court papers, appeared to be was”scared” and “limping.” She said they argued so much that they are being evicted from their apartment, according to court papers.
She stated that earlier in the day Lopez slapped her in the face several times while they were out and the alleged abuse continued when they got home, court documents say.
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An intoxicated Lopez allegedly picked up a knife put it to the victims head and told her, “I am going to kill you.” From there, he picked up a hammer and struck the victim with it on both her legs before proceeding to try and choke her.
Lopez was found at a local pizza shop, according to court records. He was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, endangerment, public drunkenness, and reflated offenses.
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Bail was set at 10 percent of $50,000 and he was sent to Bucks County jail. He is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing in Bristol Borough District Court on January 7, 2015.
Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The story was compiled using information from police and public court documents.
