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

According to Officer Rodney Brown, at around 9:00 p.m., on December 9, officers with the North Platte Police Department responded to Patriot Mobile Home Park, 2300 East Philip, on the report of an assault.

Upon arrival, a 50-year-old female told officers that her boyfriend, Richard Housman, had assauledt her with a Mag flashlight during an argument.

The victim also stated that Housman shattered her cell phone with the flashlight to prevent her from calling law enforcement.

Officers investigated, and determined that there was probable cause to arrest Housman.

He was taken into custody and transported to the Lincoln County Detention Center, where he was jailed on a charge of felony 2nd degree assault.