September 17, 2022 12:50 p.m. 

A Roseburg man was jailed following an alleged strangulation incident on Friday.

A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said deputies checked on a victim in the 1000 block of Southeast Booth Avenue in Roseburg following a call indicating there had been a verbal disturbance between the victim and a 40-year old male suspect. The victim said two days earlier the suspect had strangled her, squeezing her neck and covering her mouth, making her unable to breathe. The victim was provided resources by Adapt and given a courtesy ride.

The suspect initially denied all allegations. Eventually he admitted to covering the victim’s mouth to stop her from screaming. The suspect said in the process the victim kicked him in the face in retaliation. He claimed he did not cover the victim’s mouth forcefully and allowed her to breathe.

The man was charged with strangulation and for a parole violation. He was detained without bail.