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    York City man faces charges following domestic dispute that injured woman

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    A York City man is facing charges following a domestic dispute that left a woman injured.

    Michael Myers, 39, was arrested after the incident, which occurred around 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 14 in the 800 block of Prospect Street.

    The woman told police the argument became physical after Myers demanded her engagement ring back, according to court documents. After the woman threw the ring back at Myers, he allegedly grabbed a television and threw it at her.

    As the woman tried to leave, Myers allegedly pulled her by the hair, jumped on her, and strangled her until she passed out. As the woman tried to leave, Myers allegedly threw her to the ground again and hit her head.

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    The woman told police that Myers allegedly pulled a butcher knife on her and she grabbed a pair of scissors. Police said Myers managed to grab the scissors from the woman and threw the knife and scissors at the woman as she left.

    Police said the woman had scratches on both sides of her face, a mark on her neck, missing fingernails, a split lip and bruises on her face.

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    Myers faces a felony strangulation charge, two misdemeanor simple assault charges and one summary harassment charge.

    Myers was released from York County Jail on Sunday after posting $30,000 bail.

    The preliminary hearing of the case will be held on December 17.

    If you have been subjected to domestic or sexual violence, you can get confidential help. In York County, you can reach YWCA Access York & Victim Assistance Center at 717-846-5400, toll-free at 800-262-8444 or 717-476-3671. The National Domestic Violence Hotline can also provide assistance at 800-799-7233. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

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