A Lincoln Heights man is behind bars after court records say a date outside a Winton Woods-area apartment complex turned violent late last month. Documents state the woman lost consciousness during the assault and suffered facial injuries, and authorities say the suspect is now facing felony charges.
What police allege
According to WKRC Local 12, court records identify the suspect as 29-year-old Troy Gover and place the incident on May 30, when the pair were sitting in a car outside the Winton Woods Apartments on Winton Road. The station reports that after the woman received a text message from another man, Gover allegedly grabbed her phone, strangled her until she lost consciousness, then punched her in the face several times. WKRC includes a booking photo credited to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.
Arrest and booking
Hamilton County booking logs and an online arrest listing show that a Troy Gover was booked on July 18 and held on a charge of aggravated robbery, according to RecentlyBooked. Those public records list arrests and charges but do not indicate guilt.
Charges and court date
WKRC Local 12 reports that Gover was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery and is scheduled for arraignment this morning, July 20. The station cites court filings for the sequence of events that led to the felony charges.
What the law says
Ohio law treats strangulation as a separate felony offense. Under O.R.C. § 2903.18, "strangulation or suffocation" covers any act that impedes breathing or blood circulation by applying pressure to the throat or by covering the nose and mouth, and penalties vary with the degree of harm or risk. The statute also recognizes "dating relationships," which can affect how offenses are classified and charged, as per Ohio Revised Code § 2903.18.
Resources and next steps
Gover’s arraignment will determine whether prosecutors pursue additional counts and whether he will remain in custody while the case proceeds. He remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. For anyone affected by dating or intimate-partner violence, the Ohio Domestic Violence Network offers a statewide referral line and local program directory, and the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 confidential support, according to Ohio Domestic Violence Network and The Hotline.
