Domestic — Punxsutawney, PA — reported 2026-07-15

SUMMARY

A Punxsutawney man was charged with various crimes after police say he assaulted a woman during a domestic dispute.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Domestic
  • Location: Punxsutawney, PA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-15
  • Suspect: male, age 40
  • Victim(s): 1 (woman)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred at a residence on West Mahoning Street in Punxsutawney, PA.
  • Bryan R. Buffington, 40, was charged with Aggravated Assault, Felony 1 Strangulation, Felony 2 Terroristic Threats, Misdemeanor 1 Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Misdemeanor 2 Harassment, and Summary Disorderly Conduct.
  • The woman suffered a broken nose and a bruise to her forehead during the incident.
  • Buffington allegedly headbutted the woman and slammed her onto the ground, and also choked her until she could not breathe.