Grand Forks man charged with attempted murder for alleged strangulation

GRAND FORKS — A Grand Forks man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly strangling a woman until she passed out. Raymond James Hickman Jr., 52, is charged with Class A felony attempted murder, Class C felony domestic violence and Class C felony terrorizing. Class A felonies carry a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Hickman was arrested Monday and is in custody at the Grand Forks County Correctional Center. He had his initial appearance in Grand Forks County District Court Thursday. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m., Dec. 21. According to court documents, Grand Forks County Police Department officers responded to a verbal domestic report at 6:08 p.m. on Nov. 7. Officers made contact with Hickman and a woman. The affidavit does not elaborate on the encounter. Shortly after that encounter, officers were dispatched again for a report of child abuse after three children were seen walking outside covered in blood.

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