An investigation Tuesday afternoon on Heather Place in Hopkinsville led to the arrest of a man for strangulation and drug trafficking charges.
An arrest citation for 41-year old Marion Robinson of Hopkinsville alleges he grabbed his 33-year old girlfriend by the throat and pushed her down and grabbed her throat a second time when she tried to get up.
Police say a bag belonging to Robinson was tossed outside of the home and it contained 13 grams of methamphetamine, 11 grams of marijuana, scales and other drug paraphernalia.
Robinson was arrested and charged with second-degree strangulation, trafficking in meth and marijuana, tampering with evidence and possession of drug paraphernalia.