Crime & Safety

Father-Son Duo Cited for Harassment, State Police Say

Two Harleysville men allegedly shoved and punched another man on Old Skippack Road.

 

A father and son from Harleysville were cited on June 5 with harassment after allegedly getting into a fight with a 31-year old Harleysville man, according to the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP).

Michael D. Skeleton Sr., 58, and Michael D. Skeleton Jr., 28, were cited after the PSP were dispatched to the 1100 block of Old Skippack Road for the report of an altercation on Wednesday just before 11 p.m.

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According to police, the elder Skeleton allegedly forcibly grabbed and shoved him the victim.

The younger Skeleton then allegedly punched the victim in the face with a closed fist, police said.

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This is the second altercation between the elder Skeleton and the victim in recent months, according to police — on April 23, Skeleton was cited with harassment after allegedly poking and punching the victim in the chest at the Old Skippack Road location.


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