A Chicago man, Tyrone Davis, 31, was charged Thursday with domestic-abuse assault third or subsequent offense.

Davis and the victim were reportedly in a verbal argument that lasted several hours when police officials were called to the scene.

According to the report, the victim said Davis grabbed her around the throat and choked her, causing her to be unable to breathe as she struggled to get free.

The victim had allegedly a small scratch on the left side of her neck, according to the report. Prior domestic convictions against Davis occurred on Oct. 27, 2008 and Sept. 28, 2009.

Domestic-abuse assault — third or subsequent offense is considered a Class-D felony punishable of up to five years in jail and a maximum fine of $7,500.

— by Jordyn Reiland