Lititz man arrested on two strangulation counts and one simple assault charge
Lititz Borough police charged a 37-year-old man after a victim interview led officers to his home; he was treated for arm wounds at a hospital before being jailed.
On August 26, 2026, Lititz Borough Police charged Ryman Michael Schlack, 37, of Lititz with two counts of strangulation—applying pressure to the throat or neck (F2)—and one count of simple assault (M2) following a victim interview. Officers went to Schlack’s home and brought him to the police station; he requested EMS for open arm wounds and was taken to Lancaster General Hospital. After medical clearance he was handcuffed, transported to Lancaster County Prison, received an immediate preliminary arraignment and remains committed pending a scheduled preliminary hearing.