Police arrested a Watkins Glen man following a dispute at a home on South Madison Avenue.
Jarrett Gause, 35, is accused of hitting a woman in the face and body – dragging her by the hair and choking her until she lost consciousness.
He intentionally ingested a substance, which required medical treatment during the incident.
Gause was charged with assault, criminal mischief, and harassment.
An order of protection was granted for the victim.
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