LANSDALE, PA — A man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged early morning home invasion and assault in Lansdale that left a woman shaken but able to call for help, according to local authorities.
The incident unfolded around 2:22 a.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2025, when Lansdale Borough Police responded to a 911 call reporting a burglary in progress at a residence in the 300 block of Vine Street. The 32-year-old female resident told police she had been asleep when she awoke to find a man—whom she did not know—kneeling on top of her legs in her bed.
According to the police report, the suspect physically restrained the woman as she attempted to flee. He allegedly pushed her into the wall, then placed his hand around her neck, applying pressure to her throat. Police say the man later placed her in a chokehold, further restricting her ability to breathe. Despite the violent struggle, the victim eventually managed to escape the attacker and contact emergency services. The assailant reportedly fled the scene before officers arrived.
Later that morning, around 11:12 a.m., officers patrolling the area of Wood and Madison Streets spotted a man who matched the physical description provided by the victim. The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Jonathan Isaias Avila Arevalo, was reportedly in possession of an item taken from the victim’s home and was subsequently taken into custody. The victim later positively identified him.
Further investigation revealed that Avila Arevalo is currently unhoused and entered the United States from Guatemala through Texas in 2023. Authorities stated that he does not have legal documentation to reside in the U.S.
Avila Arevalo was arraigned on July 28, 2025, with bail set at $99,000 cash. He is currently being held at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.
The charges filed against him include:
- Aggravated Assault
- Simple Assault
- Strangulation
- Burglary – Occupied Structure
- Burglary
- Recklessly Endangering Another Person
- Criminal Trespass – Break into Structure
- Theft by Unlawful Taking
- Harassment
It is important to note that all charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The investigation remains ongoing.
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