A North Platte man has been charged with a felony after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend.

At around 10:45 p.m., on November 18, North Platte Police responded to a residence in the 2300 block of East Philip, on the report of a domestic assault that had occurred earlier.

Upon arrival, a 27-year-old female told officers that her boyfriend, 29-year-old Chad Williams, had assaulted her during an argument.

The victim alleged that Williams pushed her down, choked her and struck her in the face.

She said Williams then grabbed a kitchen knife, and a struggle ensued.

According to police, the victim sustained a laceration to her hand during the struggle over the knife.

Officer Rodney Brown said Williams had left the scene, but agreed to meet with police regarding the assault.

Following further investigation, officers determined that there was probable cause to arrest Williams for 3rd degree domestic assault.  Because Williams has prior domestic assault convictions, the charge was enhanced to a felony.

Williams was arrested and jailed at the Lincoln County Detention Center.