Charles G. Boley, 44 from Baumgardner Rd. in Pequea Township has been charged with the following:

2 counts - Strangulation - 2nd Degree Felony
2 counts - Simple Assault - 2nd Degree Misdemeanor
1 count - Endangering the Welfare of a Child - 1st Degree Misdemeanor

The charges stem from a domestic violence incident which occurred at his residence at approx. 7 AM on 12/10/19.  Boley allegedly punched a female in the face and placed both his hands around her neck while threatening her.  The female's juvenile son then attempted to intervene.  Boley allegedly picked the 9 year old up with both hands around his neck and carried him to another bedroom where he threw him on a bed.  The female and juvenile suffered minor injuries.  Boley was taken into custody and arraigned before MDJ William Benner.  Boley was committed to Lancaster County Prison after failing to post $40,000 bail.

Boley is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law