Bradford County man arrested, woman strangled

MONROE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WETM) – A Monroe Township man is facing multiple charges after police say he strangled and assaulted his girlfriend.

Bryce Fretz, 27, was arrested June 26 in connection with a June 22 assault. According to the Pennsylvania State Police Department, Fretz strangled his 33-year-old girlfriend and hit her in the face with his knee. After the incident was reported to police, troopers were unable to locate Fretz at any of his known locations.

Fretz was charged with strangulation (second-degree felony), simple assault (second-degree felony) and false imprisonment (second-degree felony).

Fretz is currently being held at the Bradford County Jail on $75,000 bond. He was arraigned on June 26, and his preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 3.