Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater reports a man was arrested last week on an assault charge. 39-year old Mario Colin-Rojas, of Stuart, was arrested April 17th for allegedly assaulting his wife, by placing his knee on her throat at a residence in Stuart, causing her to be deprived of oxygen. He was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault by Impeding Air and/or blood flow.

Colin-Rojas was released the following day on a $2,000 cash or surety bond, with 10% acceptable.