Charles Stephen strangles ex-girlfriend during altercation after breakup

24-year-old Charles Stephens, an employee of CDE Lightband, was involved in a domestic altercation with his ex-girlfriend, Keylia Collins, at his Farm Circle residence on May 13th. Officers were contacted by Collins, who stated that on the previous day, she was involved in a verbal altercation with Stephens that turned physical. Collins claims she was returning personal property to Stephens because their relationship ended. Collins says she was trying to get her house key back from Stephen. She stated that as she reached for the key, Stephens grabbed her by the neck and pushed her onto a bed. Stephens proceeded to stand over her while she was on the bed, not moving his hands off her neck. Collins says she got Stephens off of her and left the house. Collins stated Stephens followed her outside and threw a jug of water at her car as she pulled out of the driveway. Stephens was deemed the primary aggressor by officers, and he was taken into custody for aggravated assault on May 13th.

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