Police say a fight involving a former couple over a dog led to assault charges against a Belleville man.
A woman called police to report that her ex-partner was trying to steal her dog shortly before 1 p.m. Monday.
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Investigators say during the altercation the man grabbed the woman by the neck.
After speaking to both parties, a 40-year-old man was arrested and charged with assault.
The man has since been released on an undertaking with a court date in May.
Police are not releasing the name of the man to protect the identity of the woman.