Marion police arrested Joseph Frias, 26, before dawn Oct. 30 at 900½ E. Main St., Marion, on suspicion of domestic battery and resisting arrest.

Allegedly under the influence of alcohol, Police say Frias attempted to choke his girlfriend and refused to let her leave the residence. Frias ran from the residence when Police Chief JoshWhitwell arrived. With the help of officer Clinton Jeffrey and Marion County Sheriff Deputy Michael Ottensmeier, Whitwell searched for the suspect from 3:30 to 5 a.m. in Marion.

Frias was apprehended when he tried to re-enter the residence.