Staff Report

Catherine E. Giltner

LIGONIER — A Ligonier woman was arrested in Noble County for allegedly choking a child.

Catherine E. Giltner, 35, 916 Jennifer Drive, Ligonier, is charged with domestic battery resulting in bodily injury to a person under the age of 14, a level 5 felony; and strangulation, a level 6 felony.

On March 5, a Ligonier Police officer responded to a report of child abuse.

According to court documents, the child told their family and a Department of Child Services representative that Giltner choked them. They said Giltner placed both her hands around their neck, leaving visible marks, abrasions and scratches on the front of their neck.

Another child said Giltner caused the victim to cough while they were being choked.

Giltner has already been arrested and released on bond.