Lower Township Police responded to a call from a residence on Village Road in the Villas section of the township at about 1:09 a.m. April 20 from a woman who said she had been assaulted and complained of a shortness of breath.
Offers saw red marks on the side of her neck, and she told them that she had been strangled by William Munizza 48, of Feasterville, Pa., apparently during an argument. He was arrested and charged with assault, according to police. He was then taken to the police station for processing.
The victim complained of pain in her neck, and was taken to the Cape Regional Medical Center, where she was treated and released.
Judge David DeWeese issued a warrant for Munizza, and bail was set at $25,000, with the option of paying 10 percent cash, and an order was issued that he have no contact with the victim. He was sent to county jail.
Ptl. Dallas Bohn and Det. Art Mason investigated.