Mon City man accused of attacking ex-girlfriend boys

By Mon Valley Independent

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

A Monongahela man is accused of trying to break into the home of his ex-girlfriend, threatening her life and assaulting four boys who attempted to protect her on Sunday.

Charges of criminal trespassing, harassment, simple assault, public drunkenness and similar misconduct, terroristic threats, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and five counts of recklessly endangering another person were filed against Daniel J. Doffin, 36, of Third Avenue, by Monongahela City police on Monday.

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