LISBON — A Columbiana man accused of attempted murder for a baseball bat attack against a woman last year is now facing additional charges related to alleged menacing and attempted intimidation.

Frederick L. Harroff, 66, last known address Columbiana Lisbon Road, was served this week with a new secret indictment issued by the Columbiana County Grand Jury for menacing by stalking and attempted intimidation of an attorney, victim or witness in a criminal case, both fourth-degree felonies.

According to the indictment, the menacing charge stems from Harroff allegedly engaging in a pattern of conduct causing another to believe he would cause them harm from Sept. 3, 2025 to Dec. 4, 2025. The attempted intimidation stems from an attempt of alleged intimidatin on Dec. 4, 2025.

Bond was set at $100,000 cash or surety and he was ordered to have no contact with the victim or any state witnesses. Arraignment in this new case is set for 1 p.m. Jan. 29.

Harroff is scheduled to face a status hearing in the other case against him at 1:30 p.m. Friday.

He was indicted last year for charges of first-degree felony attempted murder, first-degree felony aggravated arson, first-degree felony kidnapping, second-degree felonies of aggravated arson and two counts of felonious assault and fourth-degree felony strangulation.

According to an affidavit filed in county Municipal Court, Harroff allegedly repeatedly attacked the woman with a heavy wooden baseball bat over her head and body while she was laying in bed, causing severe physical harm on June 2, 2025 in Fairfield Township.

One of the aggravated arson charges dealt with trying to harm the woman and the other dealt with trying to harm the property.

During a recent hearing, the state asked the court to revoke the $500,000 cash or surety bond in that case, due to alleged violations of the terms.

In the motion to revoke bond, county Assistant Prosecutor Beech cited multiple dates when the defendant, while in jail, wrote to the victim starting Sept. 4, 2025. The addressee and return address were altered, but the contents clearly indicated the letter was from the defendant and intended for the victim. The jail personnel started monitoring his mail in an effort to prevent future contacts with the victim. A second letter was sent to the victim on Sept. 12, 2025.

“The letters are clear violations of the defendant’s bond conditions. Further, the contents appear to be disturbing, cryptic ramblings. Unsurprisingly, the letters caused additional stress, anxiety and concern to the victim,” the motion said.

During a Common Pleas Court hearing on Sept. 24, 2025, Judge Scott Washam told the defendant to have no contact with the victim and was warned that continuing contact could result in additional prosecution.

On Dec. 5, 2025, the prosecution was notified that jail staff seized two additional letters before they left the jail.

Harroff was recently found competent to stand trial and was found sane. A jury trial remains set for Feb. 2.

mgreier@mojonews.com