An Evans City man has been placed in the Butler County Prison after being accused of strangling and threatening his step-daughter Halloween night in Jackson Township.
The incident happened on the 300 block of Hartman Road and started when the victim allegedly heard her step-father and mother get into a physical altercation.
When the victim went to break up the physical altercation, that is when it’s alleged 41-year-old Phillip Vignoli strangled the victim and threaten to break the victim’s windpipes. When officers spoke with the victim bruising could be see on the victim.
The victim reported the incident the next day and Vignoli was charged with strangulation, terroristic threats, and simple assault.
He was able to post the $30,000 bail and a preliminary hearing has been scheduled for November 25.
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