Man wanted for assault taken into custody

CENTRAL CITY, Pa. — UPDATE 11:17 p.m. Friday: State police said Justin Hartman was taken into custody at a residence in Shade Township, Somorset County.

Pennsylvania State Police in the Somerset County area are searching for a man who they say may be armed with a rifle.

Justin Wade Hartman, 33, of Central City, is wanted for aggravated assault and other charges police say are related to a domestic dispute Thursday in Shade Township.

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Hartman was reportedly seen earlier today at a home on Route 30 in Shade Township, but when troopers searched the area they were unable to find him.

Hartman is believed to be on foot, possibly carrying a .22 caliber rifle. He is 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs 145 pounds and has brown hair with blue eyes.

Anyone with information on Mr. Hartman’s whereabouts is asked to immediately contact Troop A, Somerset at 814-445-4104 or call 911.

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