Port Allegany Man Charged with Strangulation, Assault
PORT ALLEGANY, Pa. — Johannes Geeraedts III, 40, of Port Allegany, is facing multiple charges, including strangulation and simple assault, following an incident on May 17, 2026. According to court records, Geeraedts was arrested by the Port Allegany Police Department and is being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post $30,000 monetary bail.
The charges against Geeraedts include one count of strangulation, a second-degree felony, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2718(A1); one count of simple assault, a second-degree misdemeanor, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(A1); one count of disorderly conduct, a third-degree misdemeanor, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5503(A4); and one count of harassment, a summary offense, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(A1).
A preliminary arraignment was held on May 18, 2026, before Magisterial District Judge Richard W. Luther Jr., and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 21, 2026, at 8:30 am. Geeraedts has requested and been provided with an application for the appointment of a public defender.
The case is being prosecuted by the McKean County District Attorney’s Office. As the case progresses, Geeraedts is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will continue to pursue the case, and the court will determine the outcome based on the evidence presented.
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