NJ Man Arrested In Freeland After Pulling A Gun And Striking A Man With It

At approximately 11:30 pm on Thursday night, Freeland Police were dispatched to the area of Centre and Luzerne Streets in Freeland for a report of a man who pistol whipped another man.

Freeland Police arrived on scene, assisted by Butler Township Police, where they conducted an investigation into the situation.

Multiple witnesses stated that a male identified as Jonathan Juan Morales, 25 of New Jersey, had pulled a gun on another male, threatening him with it, and then striking him in the head with the weapon.

The incident reportedly was instigated by the victim, whom was a previous boyfriend of Morales's girlfriend. The victim reportedly had a history of stalking the female, and harassing her with text messages.

Morales had reportedly assaulted the male when he showed up at the home of Morales's girlfriend.

The gun was not recovered at the scene, and it is not clear if Morales could legally carry a firearm.

Morales was charged with Felony 2 Aggravated Assault, Misdemeanor Simple Assault, Misdemeanor Reckless Endangerment, Misdemeanor Terroristic Threats, and Summary Harassment.

The victim was not charged in the incident, however the female was advised to obtain a PFA.