Violent Attack In Warrington Ends In Man's Arrest, $1 Million Bail

WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — A Southampton man is facing charges following a violent domestic attack at a home on Basswood Court.

On May 19, police responded to a home for a domestic disturbance in progress. The victim told police that 32-year-old Matthew Christopher Glassie had broken into the home through a window following an argument with the victim.

When officers arrived, they found Glassie outside the home, shirtless, covered in scratches and small bleeding cuts, while yelling and cursing at the police.

The victim told police that Glassie had become enraged inside the home, knocking items off a dresser and breaking glasses. The victim said they locked him out of a room, but Glassie broke down the door and began strangling the victim while saying, "You're going to die."

Police said they observed red marks on the victim’s neck consistent with the victim's story.

The victim told police they were eventually able to escape, throw Glassie’s phone out a window, and lock him out of the home before calling 911.

Glassie was taken into custody and transported to police headquarters for processing. He was arraigned by Judge Mick Petrucci, who set bail at $1 million or 10 percent cash. Due to Glassie currently being on probation, Bucks County Probation also lodged a detainer against him.

Glassie is charged with strangulation, a felony of the second degree, and two misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats and simple assault.