AUBURN - A Moravia resident pleaded not guilty in Cayuga County Court Monday to two counts of assault after he was accused of kicking and punching a 17-year-old girl's head while he wore steel-toed boots.

Brendon J. Harvey, 16, of 1548 Lick St., was charged with first and second-degree assault, both felonies, and providing a minor alcohol, a misdemeanor.

Cayuga County District Attorney Jon Budelmann said the victim suffered hearing loss in one ear, a broken nose, and severe swelling of her face when she was allegedly beaten.

Harvey will remain in the Cayuga County Jail in lieu of bail which was set at $10,000 cash or $20,000 bond.

Also in court:

• A Camillus man was sentenced to two to four years in prison for cashing a forged check at a P&C grocery store in Auburn.

Jason Steele, 30, of 101 Roberts Road, will serve the sentence consecutively with the current 1.5 to three-year prison term he has for a forgery conviction in Onondaga County.

Steele will also have to pay $650 in restitution to the store.

• A local man was sentenced to 1.5 to three years in prison in addition to paying more than $1,759 for damaging a car.

Michael Hannig, 42, of 38 Logan St., Auburn, admitted in June that he kneed the door of a Chrysler PT Cruiser after he was told he would be losing his job.

• An Auburn man pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of criminal contempt and harassment violation.

Christopher Sweeting, 25, of 7 Rock Ave., is accused of violating an order or protection when he subjected the victim to physical contact.

Staff writer Nate Robson can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 248 or nathan.robson@lee.net