A Newhall man is facing two felonies after he allegedly choked a female following a verbal argument, officials said.

On Wednesday around 2:45 p.m., deputies responded to the 24100 block of Arch Street in Newhall regarding a family disturbance call, where it was reported that a male adult allegedly tried to choke a female, said Shirley Miller, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

“Responding deputies upon arrival were told that there was a verbal argument that occurred between the suspect and the victim over the use of a family car,” Miller said.

The suspect allegedly became enraged, grabbed the victim around the throat and squeezed while verbally threatening her, according to Miller.

The victim declined medical treatment, according to Sheriff’s officials.

Guadalupe Albarran, 26, of Newhall, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, his hands, and criminal threats, both felonies, Miller said.

Albarran was arrested and transported to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s jail with bail set at $80,000, according to arrest records.

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