Man Sought For Strangling Woman With Seat Belt In Dumfries: Cops

DUMFRIES, VA—Authorities are looking for a man who strangled a woman with a seat belt early Sunday night in the 1900 block of Fort Monroe Court, according to Prince William County Police. Michael Jermaine Moore, 46, is described as black, bald, 6-0, 189 pounds with brown eyes. He's wanted for strangulation and abduction.

Shortly before 5:30 p.m., police began investigating the incident said to have occurred in a vehicle outside a residence at the aforementioned address. They found that a 31-year-old woman and Moore were involved in an argument that escalated. He grabbed her car keys, her phone and then began to choke her with the seat belt.

They eventually separated, after which the woman was able to contact police. Minor injuries were reported. Anyone with information is urged to call police at 703-792-6500.

Photo: Prince William County Police