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Man Arrested for Alleged Apartment Destruction and Assault
8 Jul
Summary
- A Blakely man faces felony strangulation and assault charges.
- He allegedly destroyed an apartment and assaulted his girlfriend.
- The incident occurred on July 4 and the suspect is jailed.
A domestic dispute on July 4 in Blakely escalated into a felony strangulation and assault charge for 18-year-old Leland Carson. Police were called to a Summer Pointe Drive apartment following reports of an assault.
According to the complaint, Carson became upset when he could not find his phone and wallet, suspecting his girlfriend. He allegedly ransacked the apartment, damaging walls and scattering clothes. The altercation turned physical when Carson struck the victim and choked her, causing breathing difficulties.
The victim reportedly attempted to defend herself with scissors. Police located Carson at his residence, where he admitted to a physical altercation but claimed the victim tried to stab him. Investigators noted visible marks on the victim's body, indicating she had been strangled.
Carson is currently held at Lackawanna County Prison on $50,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 15.
