A Marshall man has been charged with domestic assault in Saline County.

According to a probable cause statement, a Marshall Police Officer was dispatched to a residence in Marshall on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 for a report of a physical disturbance. A victim stated Harley David Tinsley had allegedly yelled at him for a cell phone being too loud. A verbal argument allegedly ensued and Tinsley charged him and pushed him against a wall and began choking him.

The officer observed scratches on the victim’s collar bone and body. The officer also noticed abrasions on the victim’s chin and left arm, as well as cuts on the left arm.

A witness at the residence stated to authoritis the victim was watching videos on a cell phone and the victim and Tinsley allegedly began to have a verbal altercation. The witness stated Tinsley allegedly charged at the victim, pushed him against the wall and began to choke him while hitting him in the ribs.

Tinsley allegedly admitted to police he had choked the victim and the victim had grabbed Tinsley by the forearm.

Tinsley was charged with a felony for domestic assault in the second degree.

Bond was set at $15,000 cash or surety with 10 percent allowed.

A confined docket hearing was held on Wednesday February 1, 2023 and Tinsley has a preliminary hearing scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Saline County Circuit Court.