Charleroi man facing charges after attacking paraplegic girlfriend

CHARLEROI, Pa. — Police responded to a domestic incident involving a paraplegic woman and her boyfriend.

Officers kicked down the couple’s door after hearing the woman inside, screaming for help.

“She can’t defend herself in any way,” said neighbor Victoria Mace. “I definitely would have been the first to kick in the door if I heard something.”%

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Neighbors near Upper Meadow Avenue in Charleroi were shocked to hear that their neighbor was allegedly beat up by her boyfriend.

According to police, the suspect, John Koster Jr., had been drinking when they got into an argument.

After hearing her screaming, police were called. According to Mace, Koster always seemed kind to the victim.

“She parks behind our house and he’ll get all of the groceries out and help her get out the car,” Mace said.

According to Charleroi Police Chief Eric Porter, the victim was struck in the face and unable to call for help on her own.

“I’ve never thought in my life he would be like that. He’s always so kind to her,” Mace said.

The victim was transported to the hospital to be checked out.

Cox Media Group