SLIPPERY ROCK TWP, Lawrence County — A New Castle man was charged with aggravated assault after allegedly attacking a woman and threatening her with a loaded pistol on Aug. 4.

Michael Ruiz, 38, also was charged with simple assault, terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person and harassment.

New Castle state police report Ruiz was arguing with Aimee Leasha, 34, also of New Castle, at 125 Lucas Lane when he physically assaulted the woman and threw her to the floor around 1 p.m.

Ruiz then allegedly pressed a .38-caliber snub-nosed revolver to Leasha’s forehead while pinning her to the ground, threatening further assaults and death.