Police officer injured while confronting man trying to break into his home

LIGONIER, Pa. — An off-duty Ligonier Borough police officer was injured when he confronted a man who was trying to break into his home early Saturday morning, police said.

Police said Brad Steffey was trying to break into the home around 3:45 a.m.

The officer was hurt when he got into an altercation with Steffey.

Steffey fled but was later apprehended by officers a short distance away, according to police.

Police said charges, including aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, attempted burglary, resisting arrest and public intoxication, are pending.

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