Man allegedly choked girlfriend
DINGMAN TWP. - A New Jersey man is accused of choking his ex-girlfriend until she passed out and then trying to kidnap her this week, police said.
State police at Blooming Grove said Richard Ramirez, 41, went to his ex-girlfriend's home in the 100 block of Arrowood Road in Pike County and choked her until she lost consciousness after the two argued Tuesday afternoon. The victim, whom police did not identify, said she woke up in the back of her car and escaped when Mr. Ramirez turned his back after opening the car door and slapping her.
He was charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping and related counts.
Mr. Ramirez is slated for a preliminary hearing Wednesday and was in Pike County Correctional Facility in lieu of $200,000 bail.