An Arkansas City man is in custody after police say he attemepted to strangle his own mother.

 

Ark City Police arrested 42-year-old Kody Wayne Nuss early Monday morning (July 6) after receiving a 9-1-1 call from his 61-year-old mother. Reports indicate the victim fled from her home where the alleged assault occurred to a neighbor's home, where she then contacted police. An investigation revealed that the woman's glasses were broken and her cellphone, medication, and vehicle were taken. The suspect had fled the scene by the time officers arrived.

 

Nuss was later taken into custody after witnesses reported a stolen vehicle driving erratically. Police say the suspect resisted arrest and attempted to grab an officer's weapon while he was in handcuffs.

 

Nuss was taken to the Cowley County Jail in Winfield where he faces charges of aggravated domestic battery, aggravated robbery, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, interference with law enforcement, theft, criminal damage to property, possession of a depressant, and driving under the influence. His bond has been set at $52,000.