Domestic — SAYRE, PA — reported 2026-06-30

SUMMARY

A New York man was charged with felony charges after police say he assaulted and strangled a woman during a domestic dispute.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Domestic
  • Location: SAYRE, PA
  • Date reported: 2026-06-30
  • Suspect: male, age 20
  • Status: arrest

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Nathen James Wandell, 20, of Waverly, New York, was charged with strangulation, simple assault and harassment.
  • The incident began when Wandell allegedly threw the victim's personal belongings around the residence before placing his hands around her neck and applying pressure for approximately 30 seconds.
  • Police said the victim managed to escape by climbing out of a window.
  • Wandell caught up to her outside, threw her cellphone to the ground and dragged her along the sidewalk.
  • He is charged with felony strangulation, misdemeanor simple assault and summary harassment.