Kyle Fritz arrested in Nazareth on strangulation and assault charges
Nazareth police say a 40-year-old man allegedly assaulted and choked his live-in partner during an August 2 disturbance on South Whitfield Street; he was arrested and charged.
On August 2, 2026 at about 6:40 PM, Nazareth Borough police responded to a reported assault on the unit block of South Whitfield Street. Officers say the female resident alleged her 40-year-old live-in partner, Kyle Fritz (male, 5'6", 190 lbs), struck her in the face and choked her when she asked him to leave; visible injuries were observed and Fritz, who remained on the premises, was identified as the primary aggressor and arrested. He faces charges including 2718 A1 strangulation (F2), (18)2706 terroristic threats (M1), 2701 A1 simple assault (M2) and 2709 A1 harassment (S). All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.