Topline: A McKeesport man has been charged with Felony 2 Strangulation and Misdemeanor 2 Simple Assault following a domestic incident in which he allegedly choked and restrained his girlfriend, preventing her from contacting 911 or leaving the residence.
Published: April 20, 2023 8:00 am ET
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Fontaine Hawkins. Mugshot provided by the Allegheny County Jail. Background photo credit: Jacoby Clarke / Pexels.
McKeesport, PA (PPP)— A McKeesport man has been charged with two criminal counts following a domestic incident that occurred on March 25th, 2023.
According to the criminal complaint, McKeesport Police responded to a domestic violence call and found the girlfriend of Fontaine Hawkins, 35, with fresh injuries to her inner wrist. She reported that Hawkins had choked her and prevented her from contacting 911 or leaving the residence.
The victim stated that she and Hawkins had been arguing all morning when he grabbed her by the throat and demanded that she clean up their residence, according to the complaint.
After she refused, he grabbed her left arm, causing a scratch to her wrist, and demanded that she clean again, says the criminal complaint.
Hawkins restrained her when she attempted to call for help. After the victim managed to call 911, Hawkins fled the scene and was not found by responding officers, the complaint notes.
Name: Fontaine Hawkins
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Agency: McKeesport Police Department
Court: Magisterial District Court 05-2-13
Docket Number: MJ-05213-CR-0000156-2023
Date Filed: March 27, 2023
Bail: $5,000 monetary
Confinement: Allegheny County Jail
Confinement Reason: Unable to post bail.
Criminal Charges
- Strangulation (Felony 2)
- Simple assault (Misdemeanor 2)
Affidavit of Probable Cause
On 3-25-23, 1740 hours, McKeesport Police responded to a male/female domestic at ██████████████. The caller stated she was being attacked by her boyfriend, Fontaine Hawkins. I, Officer Foster and other McKeesport units responded on scene and met with the victim, ██████████. ███████ stated she and Hawkins were arguing all morning when Hawkins abruptly grabs ███████ by the throat and demands her to clean up their residence. ███████ stated Hawkin’s squeeze on her throat was tight and her breathing was slightly restricted. After refusing the orders from Hawkins, ███████ stated Hawkins aggressively grabs her by her left arm, causing a scratch to her inner wrist demanding ███████ to clean the residence again. I did notice a fresh injury to the inner wrist on ███████. ███████ states she grabs her cell phone to call 911 but Hawkins grabs her and restrains on her back to prevent ███████ from contacting 911 or leaving the residence. ███████ states her mother overheard the conversation since ███████ was on the phone with her previously during the physical altercations with Hawkins.
After 911 was dialed, ███████ stated Hawkins exits the residence heading in the direction of Shop n Save. Officers checked the area for Hawkins and were unsuccessful in locating him. I hereby request a warrant for the arrest of Fontaine Hawkins for the following Title 18 crimes:
18-2701-A1
18-2718-A1
18-2902-A2
███████ was advised on how to obtain a PFA with eviction against Hawkins.
J. Foster #287
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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A McKeesport man has been charged with Felony 2 Strangulation and Misdemeanor 2 Simple Assault following a domestic incident in which he allegedly choked and restrained his girlfriend, preventing her from contacting 911 or leaving the residence.
By Silvia Torres
Published: April 20, 2023 8:00 am ET
Fontaine Hawkins. Mugshot provided by the Allegheny County Jail. Background photo credit: Jacoby Clarke / Pexels.
McKeesport, PA (PPP)— A McKeesport man has been charged with two criminal counts following a domestic incident that occurred on March 25th, 2023.
According to the criminal complaint, McKeesport Police responded to a domestic violence call and found the girlfriend of Fontaine Hawkins, 35, with fresh injuries to her inner wrist. She reported that Hawkins had choked her and prevented her from contacting 911 or leaving the residence.
The victim stated that she and Hawkins had been arguing all morning when he grabbed her by the throat and demanded that she clean up their residence, according to the complaint.
After she refused, he grabbed her left arm, causing a scratch to her wrist, and demanded that she clean again, says the criminal complaint.
Hawkins restrained her when she attempted to call for help. After the victim managed to call 911, Hawkins fled the scene and was not found by responding officers, the complaint notes.
Name: Fontaine Hawkins
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Agency: McKeesport Police Department
Court: Magisterial District Court 05-2-13
Docket Number: MJ-05213-CR-0000156-2023
Date Filed: March 27, 2023
Bail: $5,000 monetary
Confinement: Allegheny County Jail
Confinement Reason: Unable to post bail.
Criminal Charges
- Strangulation (Felony 2)
- Simple assault (Misdemeanor 2)
Affidavit of Probable Cause
On 3-25-23, 1740 hours, McKeesport Police responded to a male/female domestic at ██████████████. The caller stated she was being attacked by her boyfriend, Fontaine Hawkins. I, Officer Foster and other McKeesport units responded on scene and met with the victim, ██████████. ███████ stated she and Hawkins were arguing all morning when Hawkins abruptly grabs ███████ by the throat and demands her to clean up their residence. ███████ stated Hawkin’s squeeze on her throat was tight and her breathing was slightly restricted. After refusing the orders from Hawkins, ███████ stated Hawkins aggressively grabs her by her left arm, causing a scratch to her inner wrist demanding ███████ to clean the residence again. I did notice a fresh injury to the inner wrist on ███████. ███████ states she grabs her cell phone to call 911 but Hawkins grabs her and restrains on her back to prevent ███████ from contacting 911 or leaving the residence. ███████ states her mother overheard the conversation since ███████ was on the phone with her previously during the physical altercations with Hawkins.
After 911 was dialed, ███████ stated Hawkins exits the residence heading in the direction of Shop n Save. Officers checked the area for Hawkins and were unsuccessful in locating him. I hereby request a warrant for the arrest of Fontaine Hawkins for the following Title 18 crimes:
18-2701-A1
18-2718-A1
18-2902-A2
███████ was advised on how to obtain a PFA with eviction against Hawkins.
J. Foster #287
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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McKeesport Man Charged with Felony Strangulation and Misdemeanor Assault
A McKeesport man has been charged with Felony 2 Strangulation and Misdemeanor 2 Simple Assault following a domestic incident in which he allegedly choked and restrained his girlfriend, preventing her from contacting 911 or leaving the residence.
By Silvia Torres
Published: April 20, 2023 8:00 am ET
Fontaine Hawkins. Mugshot provided by the Allegheny County Jail. Background photo credit: Jacoby Clarke / Pexels.
McKeesport, PA (PPP)— A McKeesport man has been charged with two criminal counts following a domestic incident that occurred on March 25th, 2023.
According to the criminal complaint, McKeesport Police responded to a domestic violence call and found the girlfriend of Fontaine Hawkins, 35, with fresh injuries to her inner wrist. She reported that Hawkins had choked her and prevented her from contacting 911 or leaving the residence.
The victim stated that she and Hawkins had been arguing all morning when he grabbed her by the throat and demanded that she clean up their residence, according to the complaint.
After she refused, he grabbed her left arm, causing a scratch to her wrist, and demanded that she clean again, says the criminal complaint.
Hawkins restrained her when she attempted to call for help. After the victim managed to call 911, Hawkins fled the scene and was not found by responding officers, the complaint notes.
Name: Fontaine Hawkins
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Agency: McKeesport Police Department
Court: Magisterial District Court 05-2-13
Docket Number: MJ-05213-CR-0000156-2023
Date Filed: March 27, 2023
Bail: $5,000 monetary
Confinement: Allegheny County Jail
Confinement Reason: Unable to post bail.
Criminal Charges
- Strangulation (Felony 2)
- Simple assault (Misdemeanor 2)
Affidavit of Probable Cause
On 3-25-23, 1740 hours, McKeesport Police responded to a male/female domestic at ██████████████. The caller stated she was being attacked by her boyfriend, Fontaine Hawkins. I, Officer Foster and other McKeesport units responded on scene and met with the victim, ██████████. ███████ stated she and Hawkins were arguing all morning when Hawkins abruptly grabs ███████ by the throat and demands her to clean up their residence. ███████ stated Hawkin’s squeeze on her throat was tight and her breathing was slightly restricted. After refusing the orders from Hawkins, ███████ stated Hawkins aggressively grabs her by her left arm, causing a scratch to her inner wrist demanding ███████ to clean the residence again. I did notice a fresh injury to the inner wrist on ███████. ███████ states she grabs her cell phone to call 911 but Hawkins grabs her and restrains on her back to prevent ███████ from contacting 911 or leaving the residence. ███████ states her mother overheard the conversation since ███████ was on the phone with her previously during the physical altercations with Hawkins.
After 911 was dialed, ███████ stated Hawkins exits the residence heading in the direction of Shop n Save. Officers checked the area for Hawkins and were unsuccessful in locating him. I hereby request a warrant for the arrest of Fontaine Hawkins for the following Title 18 crimes:
18-2701-A1
18-2718-A1
18-2902-A2
███████ was advised on how to obtain a PFA with eviction against Hawkins.
J. Foster #287
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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