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COLEBROOKDALE — A man was charged with kidnapping after he allegedly kept a woman in her home overnight, police said.
James E. Crowder, 45, of Pottstown, was also charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, false imprisonment, and other related charges according to court documents.
The victim, according to police, came to the township police department on Dec. 13 around 5:50 a.m., approximately 30 minutes after Crowder let the woman out of her house.
Police said the victim had visible bruises on her right and left eye and cheek as well as scratch marks on her neck. Police also observed a bite mark on the victim’s back.
During the interview with police, the victim said in a written statement that Crowder came to the house on Ungers Lane around 5 p.m. on Dec. 12, allegedly threatening to hurt her. The victim told police Crowder pushed his way into the bedroom, and allegedly began punching her. While Crowder allegedly kept the victim in her bedroom, a child was in the living room, police said. According to the victim, the child did not see the alleged abuse.
According to the victim, Crowder allegedly took her cell phone and would not let her leave the room. She told officers Crowder allegedly went into the bathroom with her to prevent escape, police said.
Crowder allegedly kept the victim’s cellphone until 5:20 a.m. on Dec. 13, when she needed to leave for work, police said.
Crowder was arrested and arraigned on Dec. 13 by District Judge Michael G. Hartman. He is confined to the Berks County Prison in lieu of $200,00 bail. He is scheduled to appear in court again on Dec. 18.
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