Sugar Grove man charged after alleged assault in store parking lot

A Sugar Grove man is facing charges after Pennsylvania State Police said he allegedly struck a woman during an argument in Conewango Township.

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According to police, David Syfrett, 39, was charged with simple assault and harassment following an incident reported in the Market Street area. Troopers said the alleged assault happened around 9:30 p.m. on June 19.

State police said the victim, a 32-year-old woman from Sugar Grove, reported the incident the following day. Investigators said she told troopers she was sitting in the back seat of the suspect’s vehicle in a local store parking lot when a verbal dispute began. During the argument, Syfrett allegedly turned from the driver’s seat and struck her in the right eye, causing a visible injury.

Police said the woman got out of the vehicle and later arranged a ride home with a coworker.

Following the investigation, troopers filed criminal charges against Syfrett. The case is awaiting a preliminary hearing.