A 35 year-old Leeper man, William Jay Gearhart, faces felony strangulation and other charges after a domestic dispute on February 16 at a State Route 36 residence.
Police say the incident began with an argument over a phone and escalated when a family member arrived. Officers later found injuries consistent with the reported assault.
Gearhart was charged with strangulation, simple assault, and harassment. He was released on $25,000 unsecured bail. A preliminary hearing is set for March 4 before Judge Timothy P. Schill.
