Lititz Man Charged with Strangulation

Oleh Ionov, 35, accused of strangling victim during domestic dispute

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Oleh Ionov, a 35-year-old Lititz resident, has been charged with strangulation after an alleged domestic incident on February 15, 2026. Police were called to the 100 block of Pennwick Drive around 7 PM and found the victim with visible red marks around her neck. Ionov was taken into custody at the scene and transported to Lancaster County Prison for a preliminary arraignment.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents involving strangulation are considered particularly serious due to the high risk of serious injury or death. This case highlights the importance of law enforcement response and prosecution of these types of crimes to protect victims and address patterns of abuse.

The details

According to the criminal complaint and affidavit, Ionov allegedly strangled the victim after a verbal dispute at their home on Pennwick Drive. The victim reported the incident to responding officers, who observed the visible red marks on her neck. Ionov was still at the scene when police arrived and was taken into custody.

  • On February 15, 2026 around 7 PM, police were dispatched to the 100 block of Pennwick Drive for a domestic incident in progress.

The players

Oleh Ionov

A 35-year-old Lititz resident who has been charged with strangulation after an alleged domestic incident.

Victim

The alleged victim in the strangulation incident, who reported the incident to police and had visible red marks on her neck.

Lititz Borough Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the domestic incident, filed the criminal complaint, and took Ionov into custody.

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What’s next

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Ionov, at which a judge will determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the strangulation charge.

The takeaway

This case underscores the seriousness of domestic violence incidents involving strangulation and the importance of a swift law enforcement response to protect victims and hold offenders accountable.