A Sugar Grove man has been jailed on $20,000 bail after an alleged incident Wednesday.

William R. Fehlman Jr., 52, of was charged Wednesday by the State Police at Warren with second-degree felony aggravated assault – attempts to cause or causes bodily injury with a deadly weapon, misdemeanor recklessly endangering another person, possession of an instrument of crime with intent and possession of a weapon as well as being cited for harassment. Fehlman was arraigned Wednesday by Magisterial District Court Judge Laura Bauer, who set bail at $20,000. Fehlman was unable to post bail and was taken to the Warren County Prison. A preliminary hearing will be held April 22 in Bauer’s courtroom.

Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon is generally graded a second-degree felony in Pennsylvania and is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a maximum fine of $25,000. Examples of deadly weapons under the law include guns, knives, or everyday objects used in a manner that can cause death or serious injury. Physical injury does not need to happen, with the act of attempting to use a deadly weapon being sufficient for charges to be filed in Pennsylvania.

Possession of an instrument of crime in Pennsylvania is charged as a first-degree misdemeanor when someone possesses a weapon or tool with the intent to use it criminally. The charge applies to items specifically designed for crime or tools used in circumstances not justifying lawful use. Conviction of possession of an instrument of crime can include up to 5 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.