BUTLER, Pa. — A Butler County man is behind bars after police said he assaulted a woman during a domestic situation.
According to Butler City police, officers were called for a violent domestic situation on Oct. 25 around 2:36 p.m.
Police said 19-year-old Damian Blystone, from Butler, assaulted the victim while a 14-year-old child was present.
According to police, the victim said Blystone punched her several times, dragged her around the home by her arms and hair, and threatened to kill her.
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Blystone allegedly used a gun to threaten her again and fired a shot near her head before pistol-whipping her and hitting her in the ribs.
Police said the victim was taken to an area hospital for her injuries.
A search warrant led to the discovery of two large zip-close bags of marijuana, marijuana THC cartridges and two pistols. One revolver had an altered serial number.
Police said Blystone is legally not allowed to possess a handgun.
Blystone faces a number of charges, including two counts of aggravated assault, possession with intent to deliver, other persons not to possess a firearm, possession of altered serial number, unlawful restraint, terroristic threats, reckless endangerment and simple assault.
Blystone was placed in Butler County Prison.
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