Hopkinsville Police arrested and charged Rickey Kelly of Hopkinsville with first-degree strangulation following an argument that reportedly became physical on Saturday.
According to a report, officers responded to a residence on Boales Street for a domestic disturbance. The victim reportedly told officers that she got into an argument with Kelly prior to the reported assault.
During the argument, Kelly reportedly went behind the victim and wrapped his forearms around her throat preventing her from breathing normally. The victim had a red abrasion to her lower chin.
Kelly reportedly told officer that he never put his hands on the victim.