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Man Facing Assault and Other Related Charges

SUNBURY — Police are investigating a burglary and aggravated assault in Northumberland County. Officials said Fred Applewhite Jr., 49, broke into his form...
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SUNBURY — Police are investigating a burglary and aggravated assault in Northumberland County.

Officials said Fred Applewhite Jr., 49, broke into his former girlfriend’s home and threatened her and another male inside with a knife.

They both fled from the home on Susquehanna Avenue.

Sunbury police found Applewhite at the house while he was destroying most of the furniture inside.

Applewhite was taken into custody as he attempted to flee from the rear of the home.

He is charged with aggravated assault, burglary, and other related charges.

Police said this was an isolated incident and not related to the home invasions in Sunbury.

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