Peterborough Man Arrested After Allegedly Hitting Partner With Phone and Choked Her While Driving

A 30-year-old Peterborough man is facing several assault charges after reportedly hitting his partner with a phone and choking her while driving during an incident on Sunday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 9 p.m., officers were called to a residence in the Highland Road and Chemong Road. They received a report from a woman who said her partner hit her with a phone and choked her while driving. While speaking with the victim, officers learned of two other incidents in which the victim was struck and prevented from leaving a room.

The man was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault - Spousal X2

  • Assault with a Weapon - Spousal

  • Assault Cause Bodily Harm - Choke, suffocate or strangle

  • Forcible Confinement

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Monday.

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