A Wiscasset man was arrested and charged with felony assault after he allegedly choked a woman who was taking photos while he was sleeping.

Jason Cloukey, 40, of Wiscasset was arrested June 2 and charged with aggravated assault, which is a class B felony.

According to the affidavit, Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Chubbuck was called to investigate a report domestic disturbance on Gardiner Road in Wiscasset. When Chubbuck arrived, he spoke with the victim who claimed that while Cloukey was asleep she began taking photos.

Allegedly, when Cloukey woke up he began choking the victim from behind to the point that she reportedly was unable to breath, and claimed that she almost lost consciousness.

The victim told Chubbuck she kicked over a table, which attracted the attention of other people who lived in the house.

Chubbuck wrote in the affidavit that he could see marks around the victim's throat where Cloukey had reportedly choked her. Chubbuck took photos of the marks, and the victim was transferred to Mid Coast Hospital for treatment.

Cloukey also reportedly had a warrant for his arrest at the time and was arrested and charged with class B aggravated assault.

Cloukey was held on $25,000 bail and ordered to have no contact with the victim. He is scheduled to appear in court July 22 at 8:30 a.m.

Class B crimes carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and up to a $20,000 fine.