Balto. Co. man accused of assault in Westminster

A Baltimore County man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted a woman during an argument in Carroll County. Franklin Alexi Urias-Martinez, 24, of Rosedale was charged with one count each of first-degree assault, seconddegree assault and reckless endangerment. He is being held without bond, according to electronic court records. Officers of the Westminster Police Department responded to a Westminster residence for a report of an assault. An officer observed Urias-Martinez standing in front of a woman who appeared distressed. Red marks were observed on the woman’s throat, according to police. The woman indicated that she did not speak English, and a Spanish-speaking deputy of the Carroll County sheriff’s office provided translation. She said she had argued with Urias-Martinez, and during the course of the argument, he placed hands on her neck and restricted her airflow. Urias-Martinez told police that there had been a verbal argument, but no physical assault. EMS was called for the woman and Urias-Martinez was arrested.