Punxsutawney Man Arrested and Charged With Child Endangerment Following a Domestic Violence Incident

April 21, 2025

A Punxsutawney man is facing assault and child endangerment charges following a domestic dispute incident. The man, 30-year-old Brett Michael Neal, was involved in an argument with the plaintiff, a woman. During the altercation, he was alleged to have pushed, tackled, and jumped on the woman in her vehicle. When a child tried to get him to stop, he forcefully grabbed the child’s wrist, leaving obvious wrist marks on the child’s arm.

The woman was able to obtain an emergency Protection From Abuse (PFA) Order after contacting law enforcement. If you’re in a similar situation where you feel unsafe or have been a victim of intimate partner violence, you have recourse in the form of an emergency PFA. The LLF Law Firm’s Family Law Team can help you obtain one that will help guarantee your safety and your children’s until the court hearing.

Call 888-535-3686 or fill out this contact form to discuss your case today.

When is a PFA Order Necessary in Pennsylvania?

Certain circumstances make obtaining a Protection from Abuse order a necessity. They include:

  • Domestic violence situations involving housemates who are not romantically linked and those who are partners or family members.
  • When there’s a threat of physical or sexual abuse between romantic partners or non-romantic individuals.
  • When one party harasses another regardless of whether they’re romantic partners or not
  • When someone keeps or holds someone against their will.
  • When a person is being cyberbullied.
  • When an individual is stalked or followed by someone they are not interested in or have expressed a reluctance to communicate or interact with.

Who Can File a PFA in Pennsylvania?

Before the courts can consider a Protection From Abuse Order in Pennsylvania, it must be filed by one or more of the following individuals:

  • The victim or the abused
  • Members of the abuser’s household
  • The abused’s family members (whether biological or legal)
  • The defendant’s spouse or partner
  • The victim’s children

The ideal person to file a PFA is usually the abused. However, due to circumstances such as emotional manipulation, lack of consciousness (such as in a coma), terminal illness, or lacking mental capacity to identify the abuse or file a PFA order, relatives or family members can file a PFA order against an abuser on behalf of the victim.

Seeking Legal Help in a PFA Order

Victims of domestic violence who are in immediate danger have a safe haven option in the form of an emergency PFA order. This effectively limits or restricts any form of contact between the victim and abuser. It also eliminates any immediate physical threats to you and your children.

To ensure you get the order quickly, the Family Law Team at the LLF Law Firm can work with the courts to obtain one. We’re committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of DV victims, their children, and relevant family members. Let’s help you secure the PFA order you need to be safe and enjoy some peace.

Call 888-535-3686 or fill out this contact form to speak to an attorney.

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