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Charles City police searching for suspect in attempted murder

Charles City police searching for suspect in attempted murder
Ernest L. Jones
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CHARLES CITY COUNTY, Va. β€” Police are searching for a Charles City man who they believe tried to murder a woman.

Police say Ernest L. Jones, 42, allegedly assaulted and strangled a woman, who officials called a companion, in the Wayside area of Charles City County late Tuesday.

Ernest L. Jones
Ernest L. Jones

He is wanted on charges of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, Felony Domestic Assault, and Felony Strangulation.

Call Charles City County Sheriff’s Office at (804) 829-9265 or Metro Richmond Crimestoppers at (804) 780-1000 if you have information to share.

You can also use the P3 mobile app or P3 online form to submit a tip. All tips are anonymous and a reward of up to $5,000 could be paid for information that leads to his arrest.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.

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