Easton man charged with assault on city code official

An Easton man is accused of repeatedly striking a city code official in the head during a dispute, injuring him.

Joseph J. Dilts, 34, of the 1100 block of Washington Street, is charged with misdemeanor simple assault; misdemeanor making terroristic threats; and summary harassment. He was arraigned May 12 before District Judge Daniel Corpora, who set bail at 10% of $10,000.

In lieu of bail, Dilts initially was sent to Northampton County Prison. Court records show he posted bail on May 13…

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