Strangulation, Assault Charges Filed in McKean County
PORT ALLEGANY, Pa. — Tray Anthony Rethmel, 25, of Port Allegany, is facing multiple charges, including strangulation and simple assault, after an incident on December 15, 2025. According to court records, Rethmel was arrested by Lewis Run PSP and is being held at the McKean County Prison, unable to post bail.
The charges against Rethmel include one count of strangulation, a second-degree felony, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2718(a)(1); one count of simple assault, a second-degree misdemeanor, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701(a)(1); and one count of harassment, a third-degree misdemeanor, in violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709(a)(1). All charges stem from the December 15, 2025, incident.
Rethmel’s preliminary arraignment was held on December 15, 2025, before Magisterial District Judge William K. Todd, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for January 8, 2026. The defendant has been advised of his right to apply for assignment of counsel but has not requested a public defender.
Bail was set at $20,000, with a monetary bail type and no Nebbia status. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office is representing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in this case.
Rethmel’s case is currently active, with a status of awaiting preliminary hearing. The defendant has been fingerprinted, and his address is listed as Port Allegany, PA 16743.
It is essential to note that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The McKean County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute this case, and the court proceedings will determine the outcome.
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