Kope, Ronald Michael
Charges have been filed against a Melcher-Dallas man accused of grabbing his girlfriend by the neck during an altercation last month.

27-year-old Ronald Michael Kope was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault for the incident that occurred at an East Center Street apartment complex on the afternoon of March 11th.
According to court documents, Kope slapped a beverage out of his girlfriend’s hand then allegedly grabbed her neck during a verbal argument that escalated. Kope told police he was restraining his girlfriend with a “bear hug”.
Kope is scheduled to appear in court today.