NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-A North Platte man is accused of assaulting a woman during a domestic disturbance.
According to North Platte police, officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1300 block of North Miles Street at around 6:39 p.m. on April 10.
Police say officers arrived and made contact with a female and 24-year-old Andy Chicas.
Police say the female alleged that she and Chicas had gotten into a verbal argument. During the argument, she stated that Chicas shoved her and caused her to fall and strike her head on a coffee table. She told officers that once she was on the ground, Chicas began to kick and punch her.
According to police, the victim told officers she was able to retreat to a bedroom, but Chicas followed and continued to strike her.
Police say the victim told officers that Chicas grabbed a necktie and wrapped it around her neck, attempting to choke her.
At one point, police say the female told a juvenile in the residence to go get help, but Chicas allegedly grabbed the juvenile and threw them onto a couch, preventing them from leaving the residence.
Eventually, police say the victim and her children were able to escape to a neighbor's house and contact the police.
Police say Chicas was transported to Great Plains Health for observation and then, on April 12, was arrested on suspicion of 3rd-degree domestic assault, felony assault by strangulation and two counts of child abuse.
Upon his arrest, Chicas was transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center and jailed pending an appearance in county court.
Police did not report any injuries to the alleged victim.