December 8, 2022 9:50 a.m.

Roseburg Police jailed a man for alleged strangulation following an alleged disturbance on Wednesday.

An RPD report said at 11:00 a.m. officers contacted the suspect in the 1800 block of Southeast Giles Street. Officers learned the 26-year old had allegedly chocked the victim while she was lying on the ground in the garage. The victim claimed that she couldn’t breathe or scream for help when he had his hand on her throat and was afraid for her life.

The suspect was charged with strangulation and menacing. He was detained without bail.