GIRARDVILLE - A Mount Carmel man was placed in Schuylkill County Prison after being arraigned on charges he kidnapped and assaulted his wife Sunday evening.
Kyle Kent, 31, of Mount Carmel,was placed in prison after being video arraigned Monday before Magisterial District Judge James Reiley of Pottsville. He was charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault and burglary and other charges following an incident which occurred between 6 and 11:30 p.m. Sunday evening.
State police at Frackville report the victim, Melissa Kent, 31, of Mount Carmel, was alone at a home on East Mahanoy Avenue, in Girardville, when she heard a noise at the exterior side door. The door then flew open and Kyle Kent entered the residence, approaching her and physically assaulting her.
The assault continued as Kent dragged her out of the residence through a side door., directed her to his vehicle, forced her inside and drove away. Kent continued to assault her as he drove.
At one point, Melissa attempted to jump out of the vehicle and flee on foot, but was caught and returned to the vehicle.
Eventually, Kyle Kent took Melissa to his mother's residence in Mount Carmel where they cleaned her up and gave her different clothing. Eventually, the mother drove Melissa to the Shamokin Area Community Hospital for treatment. Mount Carmel Borough Police learned of the incident and then notified state police.
Melissa Kent sustained multiple contusions and a facial fracture during the assault. She was transported from the hospital by police.
Police charged Kent and issued an arrest warrant for him. He was taken into custody Monday afternoon. After failing to post bail, he was remanded to Schuylkill County Prison to await his hearing.