
18-2718(A1) STRANGULATION (F2)
18-2701 (A3) SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2)
Age
33
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
5' 10"
Weight
180 lbs
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Brown
On the evening of March 7, 2026, at approximately 10:46 pm, the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance call in the 100 block of Sunflower Drive, Clay Township, Pennsylvania. Upon arrival, officers encountered a victim with visible signs of injury. The investigation revealed that Rory Evan Oatman, a 33-year-old Ephrata resident, allegedly inflicted the harm. Furthermore, it was reported that Oatman made threats against the victim's life and strangled her multiple times. As a result, officers charged Oatman with strangulation, terroristic threats, simple assault, and harassment. The charges will be heard before Magisterial District Judge Landis.
Location
Frist block Sunflower Drive
Ephrata, PA 17522
Arrest Date
Mar 7, 2026
Incident Type
Assault - Other
Reference ID
86-26-01913
