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Sault man accused of choking ex-girlfriend

The accused has been charged with assault, forcible confinement and breach of probation
2017-04-28 Sault Police Patch DMH-1
File photo. Donna Hopper/SooToday

NEWS RELEASE
SAULT STE. MARIE POLICE SERVICE
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On April 12, 2018 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 40-year-old male from Sault Ste. Marie as a result of a domestic violence incident.

It is alleged that between June 1 and July 31, 2017, the accused engaged in an argument with his ex-girlfriend. The argument escalated and the accused choked the victim. The victim attempted to leave multiple times and the accused took her phone and refused to allow her to leave.

The victim reported the incident to police on April 12 and the accused was taken into custody. He has been charged with one count of assault, one count of forcible confinement and two counts of breach of probation. He was held for bail court.

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