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Man jailed after Tamaqua incident

A domestic incident in Tamaqua on Monday sent Jeremy A. Snyder, 24, of 27 N. Railroad St., to the county jail.

Police were dispatched to Snyder's home at 6:25 p.m. after receiving a call about a disturbance, possibly involving a knife and threats to the neighbors.On scene, officers spoke with Christine Alfaro, who said she had been arguing with Snyder while taking out the trash. He then slapped her in the face, screaming, threatening to kill her and burn down the house. She also said he had been arguing with the neighbors.Snyder was arrested and arraigned before duty District Judge James Reiley on charges of simple assault, making terroristic threats and harassment. Bail was set at $10,000 straight, which he was unable to post. He was lodged in the Schuylkill County Prison in Pottsville.