LISBON — A negotiated resolution is pending in the attempted murder case against Frederick L. Harroff for a baseball bat attack against a woman last year, with a change of plea hearing set for 9:45 a.m. March 26.

Harroff, 66, last known address Columbiana Lisbon Road, Columbiana, appeared before Columbiana County Common Pleas Court Judge Scott Washam Thursday morning in the custody of a deputy sheriff. He was accompanied by his defense attorney, T. Robert Bricker.

The prosecution was represented by county Assistant Prosecutor Alec Beech and county Chief Assistant Prosecutor Ryan Weikart.

Washam said he was told there was a negotiated resolution of the case. He figured out a date with both sides for a plea, but also kept the trial date set on March 30.

Harroff remains held without bond after stipulating to the prosecution’s request to have his $500,000 cash or surety bond revoked due to violating the terms by contacting the victim with letters from jail.

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 lying in bed, causing severe physical harm on June 2, 2025 in Fairfield Township.

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

In a separate indictment, he is charged with menacing by stalking and attempted intimidation of an attorney, victim or witness in a criminal case, both fourth-degree felonies, for 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 intimidation on Dec. 4, 2025.

The jury trial in the menacing and intimidation case remains set for 9 a.m. July 14, with a final status hearing at 9:40 a.m. July 6, both before Common Pleas Court Judge Megan Bickerton.

Bond was set at $100,000 cash or surety in that case, with Harroff under orders to have no contact with the victim or any state witnesses.

mgreier@mojonews.com