Easton Police Looking for Suspect Charged with Aggravated Assault

Harold Abraham Jr.
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The Easton Police Department says it is actively seeking to arrest a suspect in connection with an altercation that occurred in the South Side neighborhood of the city late Saturday night.

Harold Abraham Jr, of Easton,. is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment, and making terroristic threats, according to a media release.

Abraham allegedly threatened another man with a gun during or after an argument on West Berwick Street near the intersection of McKeen Street, though full  details of the incident were not immediately available, police said. They added that Abraham and the victim appear to know one another, but their relationship is unclear at this point in the investigation.

The suspect is described as a light-skinned black Hispanic male, 5’6” tall, 195 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Police say Abraham is to be considered armed and dangerous, and he should not be approached if seen.

If Abraham is sighted, police recommend calling 911. Alternately, anyone with information about the incident can call the Easton Police tip line at 610-250-6635. Callers may remain anonymous.

Updated on February 24 at 10:35 a.m. to clarify the details of the incident leading to charges and to add that Abraham is an Easton resident.