Cody Allen Richey, 35, was arrested at 1:41 p.m. at 3160 Ideal Lane, Dubuque, IA, on five charges:

•  Domestic Abuse Assault Impeding Flow of Air/Blood (misdemeanor)

•  Assault by Person Subject to Protective Order (felony)

•  Domestic Abuse Assault With Injury – Simple Assault (misdemeanor)

•  Child Endangerment (misdemeanor)

•  Contempt – Violation of No Contact/Protective Order (misdemeanor)

He is held on $4,000 cash bond awaiting court.

Key points

•  Strangulation charge indicates serious risk to victim.

•  Felony and misdemeanor protective order violations suggest prior court order and possible pattern.

•  Child endangerment reflects risk to minor present or exposed during incident.

Charges are allegations; Richey is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Limited details released to protect victim privacy. Local support: Family Service of Dubuque or Iowa Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-770-1650).

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