3 Facing Ethnic Intimidation, Assault Charges In Oakmont Attack

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

OAKMONT, Pa. (KDKA) - Three people are facing multiple charges, including ethnic intimidation, assault and stalking, stemming from an alleged attack in Oakmont last month.

According to Oakmont Borough's public information officer, the victim reported the assault about 30 minutes after it happened in the early morning hours of July 24. The victim flagged down a patrol officer and told police the alleged incident happened in the 500 block of Cedar Way. The victim says racial slurs were used during the alleged attack.

Oakmont Police announced Friday that 27-year-old Alexander Tomer, 24-year-old Patrick McAndrew and 25-year-old Richard Blake are facing charges in connection with the assault.

Police say McAndrew and Blake were taken into custody while Tomer turned himself in to police Friday.