A Hopkinsville man is charged with assault and strangulation following an alleged incident from Thursday at a North Main Street home.
An arrest citation for 33-year old James Overton of Hopkinsville alleges he struck his girlfriend on the back of the head, threw her down and pulled her back inside as she tried to leave the residence. Overton allegedly put the victim in a choke hold and restricted her breathing.
A witness reportedly confirmed the victim’s story and said Overton also grabbed a child by the back of the neck and pulled them back into the apartment.
Overton is charged with second-degree strangulation and two counts of fourth-degree assault.
Alcohol is listed as a factor in the incident on the report.