An warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Lehigh County man after he allegedly strangled a woman and stole her belongings near Deer Lake.According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, on July 5th, 2020, around 2:00am, Troopers responded to Centre Turnpike/Route 61 near Deer Lake for a domestic incident that just occurred.
Police learned through an investigation that Jose Rivera, 29, of Macungie physically assaulted a 28 year old woman that involved Rivera strangling her and stealing her cell phone and glasses.
Rivera fled the scene prior to police arriving.
A warrant has been issued for Rivera's arrest on charges of strangulation, simple assault, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, and criminal mischief.
Anyone with information on Rivera's whereabouts is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven at (570) 754-4600.