Athens man arrested for assault at Robert Packer Hospital

An Athens man is in custody after allegedly assaulting two people at Robert Packer Hospital on Monday. 63-year-old Francis Peace is accused of hitting his two sisters while visiting a family member in the hospital on Monday. Hospital security asked Peace to leave several times, however, he refused. That’s when Sayre Borough Police were called. Peace continued to refuse to leave, even when told to by Police. He then allegedly pushed an officer in the chest. He was eventually taken to the ground and arrested. He has since been arraigned and sent to the Bradford County Jail on $45,000 bail.