Suspect Charged After Alleged Assault That Left Man in Critical Condition

A Johnstown man was arrested early Sunday morning after an alleged assault during a holiday party in State College that left another man in critical condition.

State College police responded at 12:04 a.m. to the Ramada Inn, 1450 S. Atherton St., for a report of an unconscious male. Upon arrival, officers found a 26-year-old man who was bleeding from the nose and ear, according to a criminal complaint. He was taken to Mount Nittany Medical then transferred to UPMC Altoona, where he was in critical condition on Sunday night after being treated for a brain bleed and skull fracture. 

Police said security video showed 24-year-old Roshon Fields shove the man to the ground during a verbal argument. The man got up, removed his shirt and began pacing, according to the complaint. Fields allegedly then picked the man up from behind and body slammed him.

Fields told police the man was being disrespectful and arguing with other people. He said the man, who is a co-worker’s boyfriend, confronted him and, after taking off his shirt, ran at someone ‘trying to run them over,’ according to the complaint.

Fields said the man ‘fell asleep’ after Fields body slammed him, according to police.

Fields was charged with felony aggravated assault, misdemeanor simple assault and summary counts of harassment, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness.

He was arraigned on Sunday morning by District Judge Casey McClain, who set bail at $20,000. Fields was unable to post bail and was being held at the Centre County Correctional Facility as of Sunday night.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Jan. 2.

Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is asked to contact the State College Police Department at (814) 234-7150, by email or by submitting an anonymous tip through the department’s website.