Peter N Leto, 42, of Denver, PA was charged with Strangulation, Simple Assault, Stalking, Harassment, and Criminal Mischief after an incident that occurred at his residence in the first block of Catalpa Circle in Denver Borough.  On August 8, 2020 at 1629 hours, East Cocalico Township Police were dispatched for a domestic dispute.   It is alleged that Leto assaulted his girlfriend, including forcing her head into a mattress which impeded her breathing.   Leto also destroyed property of the victim.    

Leto was transported to Central Arraignment and remanded to Lancaster County Prison after failing to post $25,000 bail.