Criminal Complaint (#240) July 29, 1986
CRIMINAL COMPLAINTCOMPLAINT # YEARTYPENUMBER
B 3646886F-2C-58
DISTRICT JUSTICEComplaint Numbers if Other Participants
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT NO. 37-2-01
J.C. LobdellINCIDENT #UCR NO.OTN
7 Oak St.86-4959043B 674813-6
Warren, Pa 16365

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEFENDANTVS
NAMEGary D. Lauffenberger
AND9 Schantz St.
ADDRESSWarren, Pa 16365
DOB/120247
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James R. Leichtenberger, Patrolman
Name of Affiant
Warren Police Dept.
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and political subdivision

I hereby state:

X I accuse the above named defendant, who lives at the address set forth above or,
I accuse an individual whose name is unknown to me but who is described as ________________

his nickname or popular designation is unknown to me and, therefore, I have designated him herein as John Doe;

with violating the penal laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at 600 Penn Ave East at or near the intersection of Linwood St. and Penn Ave E.
Warren Borough in Warren County on or about 29 July 86 approx 2:34am

Participant's were (if there were participants place their names here, repeating the name of above defendant)

   Gary D. Lauffenberger

The acts committed by the accused were     (A) Aggravated Assault (F2)
Did intentionally, knowingly or recklessly cause serious bodily injury to Joseph Zdarko in that he did strike Joseph Zdarko in the face and head with a Lever Action Rifle, which acts are a manifestation of extreme indifference to the value of human life.

                                                                               (B) Aggravated Assault (F2)

Did intentionally, Knowingly or recklessly attempt to cause serious bodily injury to Bryan Cordner in that a (sic) put a barrel of a Lever Action Rifle between the buttocks of Bryan Cordner and proceeded to klick (sic) the hammer of said rifle, which acts are a manifestation of extreme indifference to the value of human life.

all of which were against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and contrary to the Act of Assembly, in violation of
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or the _______________ Ordinance of _______________________ Political Subdivision.

I ask that a warrant of arrest or a summons be issued and that the accused be required to answer the charges I have made.

I verify the facts set forth in this complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge or information and belief. This verification is made subject to the penalties of Section 4904 of the Crimes Code (18 Pa. C.S. 4904) relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.

_____ JULY 29 ____, 19 _ 86__ NNNN ____ James R. Leichtenberger___ (signed)
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AND NOW, on this date, __ July 29, __, 19 _86_ I certify the complaint has been properly completed and certified and that there is probable cause for the issuance of process

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Arrest Warrant Affidavit (#240) Undated
ARREST WARRANT AFFIDAVITCOMPLAINT # YEARTYPENUMBER
B 36468 86F-2 C-58
DISTRICT JUSTICE Complaint Numbers if Other Participants
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT NO. 37-2-01
J.C. Lobdell INCIDENT # UCR NO.OTN
7 Oak St. 86-4959 043 B 674813-6
Warren, Pa 16365
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF WARREN

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEFENDANTVS
NAMEGary D. Lauffenberger
AND 9 Schantz St.
ADDRESS Warren, Pa 16365
DOB/120247
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James R. Leichtenberger, Patrolman,__ Warren, Police Dept.____723-2700_
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being duly sworn (or affirmed) before me, according to law, deposes and says that there is probable cause to believe that:

PROBABLE CAUSE BELIEF IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES: (see instruc below)

(C) Recklessley Endangering Another Person (M2)

did intentionally, knowingly or recklessley engage in the following conduct, to wit:

the Defendant did strike Joseph Zdarko about the face and head with a Lever Action Rifle and also placed the barrel of said rifle between the buttocks of Bryan Cordner while the Defendant was klickng (sic) the hammer of the rifle which conduct placed or could have placed Joseph Zdarko or Bryan Cordner in danger of serious bodily injury or death.

P.C.---29 July 1986 at approximately 2:34am Officer Papalia and Affiant were dispatched to the 600 block of Penn Ave East concerning a male subject that assaulted several people with a rifle. Investigation revealed that the Defendant Gary Lauffenberger was involved in some type of confrontation with several people that were hanging out near the Kwik Fill convience (sic) store. After attempting to pick a fight with several subjects he went to his residence at 9 Shantz (sic) and returned with a rifle. Upon the Defendants return he struck Joseph Zdarko about the face and head with the butt of the rifle, also according to several witnesses put the barrel of the rifle between the buttocks of Bryan Cordner and proceeded to klick (sic) the hammer of the rifle. Witnesses also stated that he took aim pointed and chase (sic) anybody that was in the area.

Statements were taken from witnesses and victims that confirm the above probable cause.

Joseph Zdarko 112 N. South St Warren,Pa
Bryan Cordner 515 1/2 5th Ave Warre,Pa
Ronald E. Haskins P.O. Box 473 Warren,PA
Michael S. Swanson 607 Whipple St Sheffield,Pa
Justine Morse 105 Dartmouth St Warren,Pa
Larry Cole RD #1 Box 1063A Clarendon,Pa

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