(KNZA)---A February 23rd preliminary hearing has been set for a Holton man facing a charge of attempted first-degree murder.
Jackson County Attorney Shawna Miller tells MSC News that 30-year-old Pedro Juarez has also been charged in Jackson County District Court with rape, aggravated battery, two count of criminal threat, aggravated endangering a child and domestic battery.
Juarez was arrested the evening of February 8th after officers were called to a Holton residence following a domestic incident involving an alleged attempted strangulation.
The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.
Juarez remains in the Jackson County Jail, held on a $200,000 bond.
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