FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Authorities arrested a Fairmont man on Wednesday after allegedly choking his girlfriend to death.
Clifton Ruggs, 27, has been charged with first-degree murder for the death of Crystal Stevens.
According to a criminal complaint, Ruggs and Stevens had been drinking and arguing starting Tuesday night. Ruggs allegedly choked Stevens with a shoestring.
Defensive wounds were found on Stevens’ body, and Ruggs had scratch marks on his body.
Ruggs is being held at North Central Regional Jail without bail.