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Domestic-type incidents probed

State police at Frackville reported on two domestic-type incidents in which arrests were made.

Troopers said between 8:10 to 8:20 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7, at 219 Valley St., in Brockton, Schuylkill Township, Edna L. Shay, 50, and Roy R. Kesten, 48, got into an altercation at Shay's residence. The altercation turned physical when Shay allegedly struck Kesten in the head. Troopers said she was cited for harassment.Upon their arrival troopers said they found Kesten outside the home in an intoxicated condition and causing a disturbance. He was cited for public drunkenness, troopers added.The second incident occurred on Monday, Oct. 8, between 4:50 and 5:10 p.m. at 2424 Water St., in Mahanoy Plane, Gilberton. Troopers said at the time and location stated Cindy A. Woodward, 43, and Eugene J. Bushick, 31, got into an altercation as Woodward's residence.The altercation turned physical with Bushick allegedly pushing Woodward which caused her to sustain a smaller swollen bump on the left side of her head. Bushick was cited for harassment, troopers said.