TOLEDO, Ohio — A Toledo man was arraigned Wednesday after he allegedly forced someone into his home and assaulted and strangled the victim.
According to Toledo Municipal Court documents, 34-year-old Shaun Mendez forced a victim into his home by "repeatedly punching" and strangling the victim in a vehicle on April 18. Mendez is also accused of assaulting the victim with an axe handle "over an extended period," police said in documents.
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The victim sustained numerous injuries, including multiple fractured ribs and injuries to the right shoulder and right arm. According to the court document, the injuries were confirmed through a hospital report.
Mendez was charged with strangulation, kidnapping and felonious assault. A judge set his bond at $150,000 and he is due back in court on May 8.
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