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Man Charged for Assault with Christmas Tree

10/24/2025

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Michael Bandi, a 35-year-old man from Saxonburg, has been charged with assaulting a woman with a Christmas tree during a Tuesday night altercation at a residence on Oak Leaf Drive in Jefferson Township, Butler County.
The 31-year-old woman was struck in the head with the tree, authorities say.
He was taken into custody and is held at Butler County Prison.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 14.

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Story summary

Michael Bandi, a 35-year-old man from Saxonburg, has been charged with assaulting a woman with a Christmas tree during a Tuesday night altercation at a residence on Oak Leaf Drive in Jefferson Township, Butler County.
The 31-year-old woman was struck in the head with the tree, authorities say.
He was taken into custody and is held at Butler County Prison.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for December 14.