A man upset because a woman wasn't making his steaks fast enough is accused of trying to strangle her, state police say.

Richard Stimer

Richard Earl Stimer, 46, of Tyrone, was charged with strangulation, reckless endangerment, harassment and aggravated and simple assault in the July 4 incident in Snyder Township, Blair County.

Stimer is accused of pushing the woman to the floor, grabbing her around the neck and stopping her from breathing, and punching her in the face when she defended herself.

Stimer, who ran away after the victim was able to flee, was arrested Wednesday at his home. He was arraigned and placed in Blair County prison in lieu of $15,000 bail.