Man Faces Charges Following Violent Assault In Doylestown Borough

DOYLESTOWN BOROUGH, PA — A 38-year-old man from Doylestown Borough is facing numerous felony charges following a violent domestic assault on Thursday.

Nathaniel Reis Jr., a 38-year-old man from Doylestown Borough, was taken into custody by the Central Bucks Regional Police Department. He is charged with aggravated assault, strangulation, two counts of simple assault, endangering the welfare of a child, disorderly engage fighting and terrorist threats.

During the incident, police said Reis, who is known to the victim, allegedly grabbed the victim by the neck with both hands and pushed them against a wall, stating, "I'll kill you." The victim was thrown to the ground, causing their face to hit the floor and resulting in brief loss of consciousness.

Police said a minor child, who was hiding in a closet, was also struck in the head when Reis threw open the door.

Police said Reis fled the scene before police arrived, but was later spotted by the Doylestown Township Police Department, which conducted a car stop. The Central Bucks Regional Police Department arrived on scene and took Reis into custody.

Reis was arraigned, and bail was set at 10 percent of $250,000. He was remanded to Bucks County Prison.