Thomas Scolpini, 39, was accused of threatening the woman at knife-point, putting her in fear for her life. Scolpini had fled the residence by the time troopers arrived, police said.
Scolpini was found a brief time later and taken into custody. He was charged with menacing and reckless endangerment, both misdemeanors. He was released on his own recognizance, police said.
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