A 53-year-old North Platte man is facing charges after he allegedly choke a man to the point he lost consciousness.

On January 7, at aroud 7:00 p.m., officers with the North Platte Police Department responded to a residence in the 700 block of Union Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers met with a 28-year-old male victim, who alleged that he had been socializing with Michael Fredrickson at a residence in the 700 block of East 10th Street.

The victim alleged that, at some point, he and Fredrickson began arguing.  He said Fredrickson began punching in the face, then choked him until he became unconscious for a short period of time.

The victim stated that after he “came to,” he was able to fend off Fredrickson and leave.

On January 14, Fredrickson met with police at the Lincoln County Detention Center.

Following further investigation, Fredrickson was placed under arrest and charged with 3rd degree domestic assault and felony strangulation.