HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 23-year-old man arrested after a domestic disturbance on Feb. 16 was before a judge Friday for the reading of formal charges.

Mark Spress is charged with aggravated battery – domestic violence after he allegedly choked the victim and impeded her breathing.

Police arrived at the home and, while placing him under arrest, also found methamphetamine and personal use drug paraphernalia.

Spress has been on community corrections for possession of drugs and theft. He faces a community corrections violation in that case.

His bond was set at $8,000.