Smith Township man jailed on domestic violence charges
Police arrested a Smith Township man Friday after he allegedly held a gun to his wife’s head.
Brian Barish, 53, faces a felony charge of aggravated assault, and misdemeanors of terroristic threats and simple assault.
According to the criminal complaint, police went to Barish’s home in the 20 block of Bulger Block Road at about 10:20 p.m. Friday after receiving reports that he was involved in a domestic incident.
Police said they held Barish at gunpoint before arresting him because they believed there was a chance he was armed. Barish did not have a gun in his possession, but told police there was one under a blanket in a bedroom.
Barish’s wife told police that he had grabbed her by the neck and threw her to the floor. According to the complaint, while on the floor, Barish held a gun to her head. She was eventually able to leave their home.
District Judge Louis McQuillan sent Barish to the Washington County jail on $75,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 11 a.m. March 2.