A couple was arrested after an argument turned physical, with one being strangled and another being struck by a vehicle in Newhall Saturday.

On Saturday, deputies responded to the 25000 block of Avenida Balita in Newhall regarding a domestic violence incident, said Deputy Mariela Picard, a spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

A man reported his girlfriend intentionally struck him with her vehicle after an argument, according to officials.

The woman said she was strangled by the man during the argument. 

Sandy Jimenez, 45, from Newhall, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.

Steven Muehler, who will be 51 on Tuesday, from Newhall, was arrested for strangulation.

Both suspects were booked into the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station jail, with bail set at $20,000 for Muehler and $30,000 for Jimenez.

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