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Man charged with domestic abuse assault

Gerezgiher

A local man was arrested by Marshalltown police and taken to Marshall County Jail recently on a domestic abuse assault charge – first offense, domestic abuse assault impeding air/flow of blood and first-degree harassment, according to criminal complaints and affidavits filed in Marshall County District Court.

Saare Gafo Gerezgiher, 20, was taken into custody after officers investigated and determined after an argument the defendant grabbed the victim by the throat, causing bruising and scratch marks. After the assault, the defendant threatened to kill the victim.

A magistrate issued a no contact order against the defendant at his initial appearance to protect the victim. Additionally, the defendant was appointed a public defender. His preliminary hearing is May 13.

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