Man charged with strangulation after incident involving 10-year-old boy in Prince William County

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - A man has been arrested after an incident where he allegedly kicked a 10-year-old boy and grabbed him by the neck in Prince William County, according to police.

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Officers responded to a domestic incident that took place on Saturday morning around 4:30 a.m. at a residence located in the 9000 block of Sowder Pl. in Nokesville.

The investigation revealed that the accused, Christopher Michael Grimes, 37, kicked and grabbed the victim, identified as a 10-year-old boy, by his neck.

Police say a family member intervened, and the parties eventually separated. Grimes reportedly left the residence later that morning.

The victim reported he sustained minor injuries during the altercation.

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Grimes has been charged with strangulation and assault and battery. He was taken into custody in Montgomery County where he will remain until he is extradited to Virginia.

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