Matthew Lacarte, 37, was arrested on charges of felony attempted strangulation, misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor domestic assault or battery with a child present.
Three children, ages 12, 10, and 9, were inside the residence. An adult child, who was also in the home, told officers he was downstairs when he heard his mother yelling for help. The man tried to get Lacarte off of his mother before the suspect allegedly punched the child in the face, cutting his nose and causing it to bleed.
The three minor children also told police they could hear their mother screaming. He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on March Robert J. Mathews, 28, pleaded guilty to charges of burglary and petit theft and was sentenced March 5.
Mathews will serve time on a rider, which is an in-prison treatment program that could last from 6 months to one year. Authorities arrested Mathews in October after a break-in and vandalism report at Smart Cents Auto Sales where three cars were stolen and car windows were shattered.
Mathews has an extensive criminal background in the state of Washington. Lucas M. Odle, 25, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault on a peace officer, eluding, reckless driving, driving under suspension and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, according to a Facebook post from Uinta County Wyoming law enforcement officials.
