Rush Township supervisor, another man cited in altercation, county detectives say

Frank Andruscavage, Republican & Herald, Pottsville, Pa.
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Mar. 2—HOMETOWN — Two men, one of whom serves as a Rush Township supervisor, were cited for summary offenses by Schuylkill County detectives as the result of an altercation following a noninjury accident on Feb. 13 in the 300 block of Hauto Highway, Route 54.

Based on information received from Rush Township police, detectives said that Supervisor Robert J. Leibensperger Jr. was cited for harassment after witnesses reported he punched Jonathan T. Murry one time in the head.

Murry was cited for disorderly conduct for allegedly using vulgar and profane language toward Leibensperger, detectives said.

They said the matter was referred to the office of District Attorney Michael A. O'Pake to avoid any potential conflict because of Leibensperger's role as a supervisor.

Detectives said the citations were filed Monday with Magisterial District Judge Stephen J. Bayer, Tamaqua.

Each man will now have 10 days to respond.

The crash that led to the altercation was investigated by township police.

Leibensperger could not be reached for comment Monday.