A Buffalo Township man accused of damaging a family’s home with an excavator during a dispute

A Buffalo Township man has been charged with multiple criminal offenses after allegations he used an excavator to destroy his own home while his wife and children were still home Tuesday morning. Eric Pierwsza, 48, was arrested by police after his family home was destroyed in the Martin Road area. Police say the argument began when Pierwsza’s wife told him their marriage was over because they had recently separated.According to reports from TribLive and details outlined in a criminal complaint, authorities say Pierwsza came home after a night of drinking. Police say that soon after Pierwsza arrived, he and his wife got into an argument. The criminal complaint outlines the sequence of events that occurred during the fight.Pierwsza’s wife says she told her husband their marriage was over during the argument. As stated in the criminal complaint, Pierwsza allegedly said, “If it’s over, I’ll tear the house down.”Pierwsza then climbed into a Kubota excavator and began demolishing the rear of the family home, while his wife and daughters were still inside. Police said the machine had caused extensive damage to the building in a short period of time. Officials later noted that the extent of the damage raised serious doubts about the safety of the structure.Pierwsza reportedly left the scene after the incident. Later, he was caught by the authorities. The charges against Pierwsza include causing mayhem, reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct.According to investigators, the damage posed an immediate threat to the family as large portions of the building were severely damaged during the incident. When police officers arrived at the property, they found extensive destruction to the rear of the building.Records showed Pierwsza was booked into the Butler County Jail after being unable to post $10,000 bail. Public records revealed a preliminary hearing will be held before District Judge Jack Dee. Ripper on 9 June.Court documents revealed there was no defense attorney listed for Pierwsza when the details were released.The case is gaining much attention locally due to the heavy machinery involved in the attack, which occurred while relatives were present in the home. Police are still investigating the cause of the clash and the destruction of property.