Man charged with strangulation, unlawful imprisonment in DV incident

A Maricopa man was arrested after an alleged domestic violence incident when the victim was denied access to her phone, forcing her to use a computer and social media to call for help.

According to a Maricopa Police Department, at approximately 1 p.m. on July 9, Tyler Miller, 25, allegedly entered a verbal altercation that became physical. During the altercation, the victim was tackled to ground, causing abrasions on her feet, and placed in a “rear choke hold,” the report states.

Miller allegedly released his hold after approximately five seconds, but continued to closely monitor her actions the rest of the day, preventing her from leaving the residence.

The victim reported to MPD officers that Miller also allegedly held a “stun gun” to her face as she walked around the house to check on their child and use the bathroom.

Around 10:30 p.m., while Miller was smoking a cigarette outside, the victim reportedly used Facebook to contact a friend who then contacted MPD.

When officers arrived at the residence there was no immediate answer at the door, according to the report. A few moments later, officers heard a female scream come from inside the home. The officers made entry and found the victim in a locked room, the report said.

Miller had fled the home prior to MPD entering. However, he was later apprehended when police received calls that a man fitting his description was knocking on a neighbor’s door around 2 a.m. seeking medical attention for a shoulder injury.

After his arrest, Miller allegedly admitted to fleeing the house when MPD showed up. He also admitted to taking the stun gun with him and leaving it in an unknown backyard.

Miller is currently being held at the Pinal County Adult Detention Center on a $2,500 bond.

In all, Miller was charged with a total of four crimes as a result of the incident including unlawful imprisonment, aggravated assault with strangulation, assault and threatening.  If convicted, the charges carry a punishment of 4-10 years.