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Homer man accused of punching, choking another

3 weeks ago in Community, Crime, Local

Homer man accused of punching, choking another

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HOMER, NY (607NewsNow) – An argument leads to criminal charges for a Homer man.

On July 28, State Police were called to a home on Route 281 just before noon for a reported physical altercation.

Troopers say Robert Benson punched someone in the face and placed them in a chokehold during the fight. The 51-year-old is charged with felony strangulation, misdemeanor assault, and misdemeanor criminal mischief.

The victim was treated at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries.

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