Giovanni Cooper arrested after alleged domestic assault at Friendship Park
Police say a 19-year-old allegedly grabbed and struck his girlfriend at Friendship Park; he was charged with simple assault and harassment.
On October 25, 2026 at 20:56, Caernarvon Township officers responded to a physical domestic incident at Friendship Park, 3287 North Street, where the victim reported a verbal argument with her boyfriend, Giovanni Cooper, that escalated into physical violence. Police say Cooper grabbed the victim by the neck and wrists and struck her multiple times with an open hand, leaving red bruising on both wrists; he was taken into custody, read his Miranda warnings and made incoherent statements when questioned. Cooper, 19, was arrested and charged with Title 18 2701(a)(1) simple assault and Title 18 2709(a)(1) harassment; all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.