BC-PA–Domestic Dispute-Arson,0131 Police: Pa. man punches woman, sets house on fire Eds: APNewsNow.
RACCOON TWP._ A Raccoon Townshipwascharged with punching his girlfriendand setting their house on fire before surrendering to police after a domestic dispute.
State police were called to the home in Raccoonabout 10 p.m. Thursday and say 29-year-old William Brocklebank didn’t surrender until about 12:30 a.m. Friday, and then only after setting the house on fire. The house wasunder construction and heavily damged.

Police say Brocklebank knelt on 28-year-old Marcy Prosko then punched her.
When police arrived, they spoke to Brocklebank on the phone until he agreed to surrender because he had numerous weapons in the house.
Police say Brocklebank has been charged with arson, aggravated assault and other crimes.