Charles City man wanted for attempted murder after assault, strangulation

CHARLES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A Charles City County man is wanted for attempted murder after a female victim was assaulted and strangled on Tuesday.
On Thursday, Oct. 2, the Charles City County Sheriff's Office announced that it is searching for 42-year-old Ernest L. Jones of Charles City, who is wanted in connection with a Sept. 30 assault.
Jones, pictured below, is accused of assaulting and strangling a female victim on Tuesday, Sept. 30 in the Wayside area of the county.
42-year-old Ernest L. Jones. (Photo: Charles City County Sheriff's Office)
He is now wanted on charges of attempted 2nd-degree murder, felony domestic assault and felony strangulation.
Chesterfield married couple dead after apparent murder-suicide
If you see Jones, or if you have any information on his whereabouts, you are asked to call the Charles City County Sheriff's Office at 804-829-9265.