HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A local man who faces serious charges in a domestic case on Sept. 5 managed to get his bond lowered after arguments from both sides Friday.

Charles Parker Jr. faces potential charges of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault, aggravated domestic battery, theft and endangering a child.

Magistrate Judge Daniel Gilligan agreed to lower the $117,000 bond to $25,000, noting that Parker has a job and ties to the community. However, the judge denied a defense request for a signature bond.

The victim alleges she was repeatedly strangled. She says Parker threatened to kill her numerous times and put a gun to her head and ribs. He is also accused of striking her with the butt of the gun.

The defendant denies the allegations and claims he wasn’t even present when this allegedly occurred.

He is scheduled to be back in court later this month.