February 11, 2020
By News Director Jared Atha
A Clinton man was charged recently with domestic assault and battery by strangulation – a felony – after he allegedly assaulted a woman in January.
According to a probable cause affidavit, police were dispatched to a home in the 500 block of North 19th Street in Clinton early January 31st in reference to a possible domestic disturbance.
When an officer arrived, the victim stated that 37-year-old Robert Melvin Cometsevah had chocked her with both of his hands. She also claims that he punched her in the face before leaving in her vehicle.
She told police that she was able to follow him to the residence that police were dispatched to.
Cometsevah was arrested a short time later.
The affidavit stated that the victim told police that Comestsevah choked her by putting one hand around her neck while covering her mouth with his other hand. She also claimed that he hit her with his fist, grabbed her by her hair, and slammed her on a table before choking her again.
Cometsevah’s first court appearance is scheduled for February 19. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 13.
