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

At around 3:34 p.m., on March 10, officers with the North Platte Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 2400 block of West 9th Street.

Upon arrival, officers met with a female who alleged that her husband, Roger Yates, had thrown a cell phone at her out of anger.

According to police, the victim reported that the phone hit her on the foot, causing visible injury.

Police say it appears the two had been involved in a verbal argument prior to the phone throwing incident.

Yates was placed under arrest and charged with felony 2nd degree assault.

He was transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center and jailed.