Vincent Eugene Martz, age 52 at the time and residing at 5692 Little Cove Rd, Mercersburg, PA 17236, was charged by the Pennsylvania State Police with:Criminal attempt – r*** (forcible compulsion)
Criminal attempt – s***** assault
Strangulation (applying pressure to the throat or neck)
Multiple other related counts
The incident allegedly occurred on April 13, 2020, involving a 23-year-old woman on Gerald Circle in Ayr Township (near McConnellsburg). Troopers from the state police barracks in McConnellsburg investigated and issued a news release about the arrest. Court records for Fulton County confirm the charges.
Additional Online Mentions of Police AwarenessMultiple anonymous forum posts (from sites like Topix, Simply Confess, and edeFeed) claim that the “McConnellsburg PA state police have been contacted” on Martz multiple times for alleged family harassment, assaults (e.g., at Walmart in Chambersburg and Giant Food in McConnellsburg), road rage, theft, and involvement in a niece’s death (Nicole “Nikki” Martz, ~2010s, unverified). These posts, dated 2006–2021, repeatedly state that police are monitoring his “every move” due to complaints from family members in the Martz family (McConnellsburg, Knobsville, Hustontown areas).
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Other unverified allegations in these forums include drug dealing, child services involvement, and a possible 2008 to2024 federal conviction for child p********** (no official docket found online to confirm).
Other Online PresenceDating Profiles: Recent automated posts (Dec 2025) on X (formerly Twitter) from a dating site promote a “Vincent Martz” profile, listing him as 57 from Hustontown, PA (near McConnellsburg).
These appear spammy and may not be verified.
Family and Community Context: Posts describe intense family estrangement, with the Martz family (including Pastor Stacey Martz) disowning him, calling him derogatory names like “Egor” or “Igor,” and blaming him for various issues. He reportedly worked at Choice Collision Center in Mercersburg (accused of theft there) and drives a white 2015 Jeep Patriot (PA plate ECE7109). Phone: 717-328-4503.
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These details come from public forums and news snippets, which can include unverified claims—treat allegations beyond the confirmed charges with caution. For official records, contact the Pennsylvania State Police McConnellsburg barracks (717-485-3131) or check Fulton/Franklin County court dockets via Pennsylvania’s Unified Judicial System portal. If this involves safety concerns, report to local authorities immediately.