WILKES-BARRE — A Wilkes-Barre man convicted by a Luzerne County jury of kicking police officers while naked was sentenced to state prison this week.
Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. sentenced Adil Rkha-Chaham, 55, of Hazle Street, to 21-to-48 months in prison on two counts of aggravated assault, and one count each of indecent assault and resisting arrest. A jury convicted Rkha-Chaham after a trial in October 2025.
Rkha-Chaham, who was free on bail, was originally scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 23, but he failed to appear, and a bench warrant, also known as a capias warrant, was issued for his arrest. Rkha-Chaham was apprehended in June 2026.
Court records say Wilkes-Barre City police responded to a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Hazle Street on Jan. 17, 2025. Rkha-Chaham was inside the residence where he removed a robe without wearing clothes, and followed a woman outside naked, court records say.
Court records say Rkha-Chaham kicked an officer outside the residence. After being detained and transported to the city police headquarters, he kicked another officer.
Local journalism matters, and your support makes it possible. You can help sustain this work by making a donation or choosing one of our subscription options. Subscribers enjoy valuable benefits, including full access to our e-edition, a reduced ad experience on timesleader.com, and more.
Your support helps ensure independent, high-quality local news remains available today and for future generations. Thank you for standing with local journalism.