Woman Says Man Choked Her, Hit Her in the Face with a Hammer

Upon arrival they spoke with the victim who stated that she engaged in an argument with a male and during the course of the argument the male placed his hands around her neck and choked her into unconsciousness. When the victim regained consciousness she fled the residence.

According to UPD, sometime later the woman returned and noticed the male to still be present. Another argument ensued and as this was occurring the victim was struck in the face with a hammer. These actions caused her significant swelling and pain. At that point Police were called and upon learning the facts of the incident, the male suspect was taken into custody.

Utica Police arrested 26-year-old Jervon Lanaux of Utica, and he was then transported to the Utica Police Department and ultimately charged with Assault in the second degree,

Strangulation in the second degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree.

[AUTHOR'S NOTE:   This post is for informational purposes and is based largely on information received from Utica Police. Regardless of any statements or photographs regarding potential evidence presented or accusations alleged, the reader is reminded that all suspects and/or arrested persons are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. At the time of this posting no additional information is available.]