Hazelwood Man Chokes Girlfriend During Argument, Police Say
The man is being held in St. Louis County jail in lieu of a $15,000 bond.
A Hazelwood man faces a criminal charge for assaulting his girlfriend on Jan. 11. Charles Murphy, 31, of the 8600 block of Morningaire Circle Drive in Hazelwood, was charged Jan. 12 by St. Louis County prosecutors with second-degree domestic assault. Remember you can get instant news updates. Like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, or signup for the Hazelwood Patch newsletter here. Hazelwood Police said Murphy and his girlfriend were arguing at about 9:40 p.m. Jan. 11 at their home. During the argument, Murphy began choking the woman, police said. Murphy was being held Thursday in St. Louis County jail. Bail was set at $15,000, cash only. If you have experienced or know someone who has experienced domestic or sexual …
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Bob Emling
8:20 am on Friday, January 18, 2013
This happened and it wasn't even St. Paddy's Day. Mr. Murphy should be ashamed of his actions. Instead of choking his lady, Mr.Murphy should have been dancing wih his lady. more ›