Kentucky State Representative Robert Goforth was arrested this week on charges of strangulation, terroristic threatening, and fourth-degree assault, according to a report from the AP.

The State Journal detailed the incident:

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page states, “Deputies were dispatched to a complaint that a female subject was at 911 Dispatch Center in London wanting to speak to a deputy regarding an alleged domestic assault that had just occurred with three small children still in the home. When deputies arrived at 911 dispatch and made contact with the female, they noted that she had visible marks on her forehead, neck, and arms. They learned that allegedly there had been an altercation and during the altercation, the female victim had been strangled.”

“Deputies also noted there was bruising to the female victim’s leg and that during the altercation the female victim stated that this subject stated he was going to kill her.”

The 44-year old Republican challenged Trump ally and former GOP Governor Matt Bevin in the 2018 primary.

Goforth lost his primary bid but won 40% of the vote against Bevin who had the backing of President Trump.

Bevin eventually lost the general election by 5,150 votes to Democrat Andy Beshear after overcoming an “aggressive” challenge from Goforth.