Richard Nathan Emery, 43, arrested on strangulation, assault and harassment charges
Lycoming Regional Police say 43-year-old Richard Nathan Emery was taken into custody after a reported domestic disturbance at 311 N. Main St. in Porter Township, Jersey Shore, on August 31, 2026.
On August 31, 2026, shortly before 2:00 PM, Lycoming Regional Police responded to a reported domestic disturbance at 311 North Main Street in Porter Township (Jersey Shore). Officers say the victim had visible injuries to her neck, chest and chin and alleged Emery placed his hand around her neck, restricting her breathing, and struck her while she was on the phone with a relative. Richard Nathan Emery, 43, was taken into custody and charged with 18 §2718 A1 (strangulation), 18 §2701 A1 (simple assault) and 18 §2709 A1 (harassment); all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.