NORFOLK — A Norfolk man allegedly hit someone, choked them and damaged their cell phone during an alleged domestic dispute Oct. 21, according to state police. 

Troopers charged Spencer L. Planty, 44, of Norfolk, with third-degree criminal mischief, felony, and criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation.

Troopers responded at 3:53 a.m. to River Road for a reported physical domestic incident, officers said 

Planty and the victim were reportedly involved in a verbal argument that escalated into a physical altercation. During the incident, Planty allegedly struck the victim in the face, placed his hands around the victim’s neck, and damaged the victim’s cell phone.

Planty was arraigned in the Town of Norfolk Court and released on his own recognizance, police said.