A Jim Thorpe man, who in 1999 was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter, is again in trouble with the law.
Paul G. Herman, 50, of South Street, Wednesday waived a preliminary hearing on charges of former convict not to own a firearm, simple assault, and harassment.
The hearing was scheduled before District Judge Edward Lewis of Jim Thorpe. Herman waived the charges for the next term of Carbon County Court.
In 1999, Herman pleaded guilty to the shooting death of James Logan of Penn Forest Township on Aug. 15, 1997. The voluntary manslaughter plea means a person killed in the mistaken belief he needed to protect himself.
The latest charge stems from a domestic situation which occurred at 7:13 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 3. It is alleged he choked a female and then kicked her in the stomach.
The arresting police officer, Patrolman John Donato, said in the affidavit that it was brought to his attention that Herman had weapons in the residence. Retrieved were two firearms, a loaded Savage, pump action, 12 gauge shotgun and a Marlin Glenfield .22 caliber rifle.
Donato said in the affidavit that Herman admitted to borrowing the firearms "for the last few years from two different friends for hunting and home defense."
PrintThis
Comments
What part of convicted felon, don't you understand.. I sat in the court room of your sentencing, for killing James Logan and I understood you were not to have any guns of any type.. And I am 100% sure your attorney informed you of the same informatioin..The world is so grateful you did not kill another person. Do that many people dislike you, that you need a gun for home defense?? Your an accident waiting to happen..Choking a girl and kicking her... really??? Hopefully they will send you back to prison.. Does it make you feel powerful to hurt and kill other people?? Your family must be so ashamed. Shame on you. Grow up.. And keep your hands to yourself like I am sure your mother taught you.. 50 yrs old and kicking girls.. good grief...