An Emporium man is in jail on murder charges following death of an Emporium woman last night.
Police say 34-year-old Michael Courtney killed 45l-year-old Deborah Gerlach between 7:30 and 8:30 in her home.
Courtney was arrested in a parking lot at about 8:35 p.m.
Police are continuing their investigation.
Courtney is being held without bail.