Crime & Safety

Easton Man Charged With Strangulation, Assault [Updated]

[Editor's Note: This article was originally published on August 2, 2011 and has been updated to reflect that two of the three charges have since been dismissed.]

Written by Justin Reynolds

On Tuesday, July 26, shortly after midnight, a female showed up at the Easton Police Department to report that her live-in boyfriend, allegedly tried to strangle her. As a result, police arrested a 57-year-old Easton man.

The suspect was charged with strangulation in the third degree, assault in the third degree and disorderly conduct. He was released on a promise to appear in court the following day and the strangulation and third-degree assault charges were later dismissed.


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