A Bartlesville man faces charges of assault and battery after a weekend altercation with his spouse.

 26-year-old Taber Adkins was arrested late Friday night after police responded to reports of a disturbance at his residence. Adkins had an apparent argument and physical altercation with his spouse where it is alleged that he grabbed the defendant by the throat. Adkins appeared in a Washington County Courtroom in Bartlesville yesterday to face charges in the case.

Adkins was taken into custody and is being held on a $25,000 bond. His next court appearance is November 9.