Altoona Man Facing Assault Charge Of Child

Portage Man Faces Charge After Child Injured in Alleged Assault - Region News Source

Richard Anthony Benda II, 24, of Portage, has been charged after allegedly injuring his 4-year-old daughter during a June 22, 2025, incident at their home. According to court documents, Portage police were called to a residence in the 1200 block of Camelot Manor on June 24 for a report of a juvenile who had been battered. Officers observed visible bruising on the child’s face and transported her to a local hospital. Investigators allege Benda th…

Altoona Man Facing Assault Charge Of Child

An Altoona man is behind bars after he allegedly picked up a 5-year-old child by the neck, after the child threw dirt at him.  Arrested was 56-year-old Michael Rosenbloom who was arraigned last week on a felony count of aggravated assault on a victim less than 6 years of age.  The incident occurred on the 2300 block of 7th Avenue.  Rosenbloom has been placed in the Blair County Prison in lieu of bond.  He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing i…