Man Arrested After Chocking His Wife

The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment

Thurmont, Md. (DG) – A 40-year-old Thurmont man was arrested after he assaulted his wife.

Thurmont Police responded to an apartment in the 1st block of East Main Street at 10:30 PM on Monday for a domestic assault.

Police found a woman who said her husband, Eddie Moore, had choked her during an argument. The victim suffered strangulation injuries and was taken to the hospital.

Moore was found the next day and taken into custody. He is charged with first and second degree assault.