Pete Buck Allen, 27 of Lindale, was arrested this week after reports said he attempted to kill a 25-year-old woman by strangling her to death.

Reports added that Allen told the victim that he was going to kill her while in the presence of a small child.

When officers arrived on the scene, Allen was accused of ignoring officers’ commands while physically attempting to fight them.

The incident occurred at a home on Avenue D.

Allen is charged with aggravated assault, felony obstruction, terroristic threats and acts and two counts cruelty to children.