WARRANTS: Greenville man charged after strangling mother of his child

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A Greenville man is behind bars after warrants say he strangled a woman and caused her to lose consciousness.

Greenville Police arrested 24-year-old Michael Jones on Saturday, warrants say.

According to court documents, Jones strangled a woman, inflicting physical injuries. Warrants add that Jones left contusions and caused loss of consciousness by strangulation.

Warrants go on to say that Jones grabbed the woman by the throat and lifted her off her feet.

Documents show that the woman and Jones shared a child.

Jones was taken to the Pitt County Detention Center. He is charged with one felony count of assault by strangulation and one count of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

Jones’ first court appearance is set for Monday.