Couple charged with ethnic intimidation after assault

Reference TimelineLast updated MAR 28
SUMMARY

Richard Mitchell Jr. and Sara Tresnak were charged with ethnic intimidation, disorderly conduct, and harassment on January 25, 2024, following an alleged assault on January 10, 2026, at the Hanover Eagles club in Hanover, Pennsylvania. As of March 28, 2026, the couple has a preliminary hearing scheduled for February 17, 2026. The incident involved the couple reportedly confronting a woman about her background, with Mitchell allegedly stating, "Hanover is a redneck town," and Tresnak grabbing the victim's arm while Mitchell allegedly grabbed her neck and pushed her down. Mitchell, 62, and Tresnak, 51, face one misdemeanor count of ethnic intimidation and two summary counts.

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March 2026 — 1 developments

  1. Richard Mitchell Jr.

    Richard Mitchell Jr. and Sara Tresnak, who face charges of ethnic intimidation, disorderly conduct, and harassment following an alleged assault on January 10, 2026, have a preliminary hearing scheduled for February 17, 2026. The incident involved the couple reportedly confronting a woman about her background and using racial slurs.

January 2026 — 3 developments

  1. Richard Mitchell Jr.

    Richard Mitchell Jr. and Sara Tresnak have been charged with ethnic intimidation following an incident on January 10th at the Hanover Eagles club. The victim reported that the couple questioned her ethnicity, with Mitchell allegedly stating, 'Hanover is a redneck town.' The altercation escalated when Tresnak grabbed the victim's arm and Mitchell allegedly grabbed her neck, pushing her down.

  2. As of this date, public news reports and court records do not indicate any further developments, suc…

    As of this date, public news reports and court records do not indicate any further developments, such as trial outcomes, plea agreements, or sentencing, in the case against Richard Mitchell and Sara Tresnak.

  3. The alleged assault by Richard Mitchell Jr.

    The alleged assault by Richard Mitchell Jr. and Sara Tresnak, leading to charges of ethnic intimidation, disorderly conduct, and harassment, reportedly occurred on January 10th, not January 20th as previously stated.

January 2024 — 1 developments

  1. Richard Mitchell, 62, and Sara Tresnak, 51, were publicly reported to be facing charges including on…

    Richard Mitchell, 62, and Sara Tresnak, 51, were publicly reported to be facing charges including one misdemeanor count of ethnic intimidation, one summary count of disorderly conduct (engaging in fighting), and one summary count of harassment (subjecting another to physical contact) in connection with the January 20 incident.