NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (North Platte Post)- A North Platte man has been arrested for allegedly choking and stomping on his girlfriend after an argument erupted over a phone call. 20 year old Julius Reed has been charged with third degree aggravated assault, and strangulation, both Class IV felonies. Lt. Rich Thompson with the North Platte Police Department said the woman reported the incident to police at 7 p.m. on Sunday. She had bruises on her neck and shoulder, according to police. Reed was taken into custody after fleeing out the back door of Applebee’s, where he is employed. Police believe that Reed’s manager, Jon Samson instructed Reed to flee. Samson was charged with accessory to a felony, a Class I misdemeanor. Reed remains in the Lincoln County Jail. No bond is set.