CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -
A former Chambersburg police officer was arrested early Sunday after authorities say he assaulted a woman in his home.
Authorities say 51-year-old Richard Swartz hit the victim, causing her head to go into the wall.
Swartz is currently running for magisterial district judge in Chambersburg Borough.
He was charged with simple assault and released on bail.