Police say man attacked woman
SCRANTON - City police arrested a Genet Street man Monday after he allegedly punched the mother of his son and banged her head off a wall.
Marquis Plaza, 26, 1014 Genet St., Apt. 15H, Scranton, was charged with simple assault, harassment and endangering the welfare of children after he attacked Lithzaira Castro while she held their young son, according to a criminal complaint.
Ms. Castro sprayed pepper spray on Mr. Plaza during the assault and later received treatment for several lumps to her head, according to the complaint.
Mr. Plaza was sent to the Lackawanna County Prison in lieu of $15,000 bail. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Tuesday.