Man Arrested For Punching Woman While Driving

HERMITAGE (KDKA) – A Mercer County man was arrested for punching a woman while driving Wednesday afternoon.

According to police, the incident started on East State Street in Hermitage.

The suspect, Gabriel Lindstrom, was in the passenger seat of a vehicle being driven by a 25-year-old woman.

With the vehicle in motion, an argument turned physical. Lindstrom allegedly pushed the victim's head off the window and door frame.

Later, Lindstrom also punched the victim in the head.

Lindstrom also allegedly threatened to burn down a house with the victim inside.

A 4-year-old girl was in the back seat during the incident.

Lindstrom was arrested and is facing a list of charges including, terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person and harassment.