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Published on: October 31, 2024

Man used U.S. Flag to Strangle Mom

A reportedly intoxicated man from Eastern Iowa is facing multiple charges after allegedly using a United States flag to choke his mother.

On the morning of October 21, a woman who lives in North Liberty was paid a visit by her 39-year-old son. According to reports, the man was carrying an American flag when he went inside, and he appeared as if he had been drinking alcohol. He was also reportedly angry, and he allegedly became physically abusive towards his mom. He reportedly said he wished she was dead, and he allegedly began choking her by wrapping the flag around her throat until she fell on the floor while she struggled to breathe. The alleged attack continued until the woman’s boyfriend was able to stop her son. After he left the house and drove away, the authorities were notified about the incident.

It was reported that the man was speeding, which caught the attention of an officer who noticed that the license plate number matched the one on the vehicle the suspect was driving. When they tried to perform a traffic stop, the man reportedly sped up and drove a short distance before stopping. The police reported that he was uncooperative during the entire arrest.

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Published on: December 18, 2023

Suspect Strangled Woman with Sock and Necklace

by Staycie R. Sena

A man in Idaho could face up to fifteen years in prison if he is convicted of charges stemming from allegations that he tried to strangulate a woman using a necklace and a sock.

Early in the morning on December 10, a 40-year-old man was with a woman at a home in Idaho Falls. According to reports, an incident involving violent domestic violence occurred.

It was reported that the man, whose relationship with the woman has not currently been disclosed, allegedly grabbed her by the hair and forced her down a staircase and into a bedroom where he reportedly locked the door so she could not leave. He allegedly began to choke the woman with his hands and then used items including a necklace and a sock during the alleged strangulation.

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Published on: September 28, 2020

DUI Arrestee Tried Strangling Self in Police Car

by Staycie R. Sena

When a Tennessee woman was taken into custody for allegations of driving under the influence, she reportedly resisted arrest and attempted to choke herself with the seatbelt inside the police vehicle.

On September 22, 25-year-old Ariel Chamberlin was reportedly driving her Lexus in Hixon, which used to be unincorporated, but is now part of Chattanooga. Chamberlain also had two male passengers in the vehicle with her.

Officers from the Chattanooga Police Department were patrolling in the area where Chamberlain was traveling, and they reportedly spotted evidence of expired registration.

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Published on: August 21, 2018

Domestic Violence Due to DirecTV Bill Lands Man in Jail

by Staycie R. Sena

A man who allegedly battered the woman with whom he resides due to his angry reaction over an unpaid internet bill is facing felony charges for the actions that he has been accused of.

On Tuesday, 39-year-old David Mann was reportedly in the middle of a fight with the 78-year-old woman that he refers to as his wife regarding financial issues. He was allegedly upset that the DirecTV services had been interrupted even though he had given $200 to ensure that the bill got paid.

During the course of the argument, the woman tried to exit the residence but Mann is suspected of following her and preventing her from leaving before pushing the alleged victim onto a bed and exerting pressure on her neck with his hands for a few seconds, as reflected in the arrest report.

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