A North Platte teen has been charged with a felony after he allegedly choked a 12-year-old.

At around 10:15 p.m. on June 15, North Platte Police Officers responded to the report of an assault in the area of Washington Elementary School.

Upon arrival, the victim told Police that a 17-year-old male has assaulted him by placing him in a headlock and choking him while the two were “hanging out” on the playground of the school.

On June 20, an Officer met with the suspect and determined there was probable cause to arrest the teen.

He was charged with Felony Simple Assault-Strangulation and 3rd Degree Assault.

The teen was processed at the Lincoln County Detention Center and released.