CURWENSVILLE – A 38-year-old Curwensville man who has been accused of firing gun shots at his family and state troopers over the weekend will face aggravated assault and related charges, the Clearfield-based State Police reported Monday night.
Michael David Guelich, 38 of Curwensville, has been charged with 11 counts of aggravated assault. Police indicated that eight counts were classified as Felony 1 and three counts as Felony 2.
Police stated that he has also been charged with 11 counts of reckless endangering another person and one count each of simple assault and harassment.
According to the police report, Guelich was allegedly engaged in a domestic dispute with his wife at their residence. Troopers stated at the scene, they found Guelich’s wife and children on the first floor of the home. They stated that he was in the basement and armed with several weapons.
Police said that Guelich discharged a firearm as they escorted his wife and children from the residence. They indicated that he fired a bullet toward the first floor area of the residence.
Police said they then exited the residence with the family. While returning to attempt to apprehend Guelich, they reportedly observed him traveling toward them on Ridge Road in his truck. Guelich then attempted to run three state police patrol vehicles off the roadway.
Police said that Guelich was apprehended at approximately 12 p.m. Sunday by state troopers at his camp near Sinnemahoning State Park in Clinton County without incident.
Guelich was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge James L. Hawkins. His bail was set at $50,000 monetary with a preliminary hearing scheduled for Oct. 21.