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WILKES-BARRE — A man was charged with simple assault on Thursday after a domestic argument became physical, according to police.

According to a police report:

Police responded to a residence in the 100 block of North Meade Street for a report of a domestic argument. Upon arrival, police learned that Gerald Smith, 23, allegedly assaulted a woman at the scene. The woman showed signs of recent injuries.

Smith was placed under arrest and was held for arraignment.

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By Jimmy Fisher

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