Halifax man charged with felony strangulation after wife reports assault

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James WilliamsComment on this story0CommentShare storySharetopics: HalifaxJames WilliamsFelony strangulationDomestic violenceAssaultCommunicating threatsDetention centerCourt appearanceHalifax County, NC — A 52-year-old Halifax man is facing felony charges after his wife reported that he assaulted and strangled her multiple times Tuesday, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.

The woman went to the sheriff’s office shortly before 3 p.m. She reported that her husband, James Williams, struck and threatened her and strangled her several times throughout the day. Deputies said she had bruising on her neck, arms, shoulder and forehead.

Detectives obtained warrants charging Williams with felony assault by strangulation, communicating threats, assault on a female and misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

Williams was arrested shortly after 4 p.m. and taken to the detention center, where he is being held without bond. He is scheduled to appear in court October 20.