Man accused of strangling, assaulting woman in Columbus

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus man is accused of strangling a woman.

Stephen Flores, 39, was charged with aggravated domestic violence.

On Saturday, deputies were called to a house on Yorkville Road. Deputies alleged Flores assaulted and strangled the 39-year-old victim.

The victim was taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital for her injuries.