on March 13, 2025

Domestic incidents lead to charges

By By Kyle Meddles, Richwood Gazette

A Raymond man is facing as many as 15 years in prison for allegedly strangling his girlfriend.

Alderson

The Union County Grand Jury is indicting Lee Allen Alderson, 55, whose court-listed address is 25984 Route 31, Raymond, for one count each of felony charges of strangulation, felonious assault, domestic violence and violating a protection order.

According to Union County Sheriff’s Office reports, on Sept. 27, 2024, at 8:23 a.m., deputi…

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