WILLET, N.Y. (WHCU) – A Cortland County man awaits his day in court.

Cortland County Sheriff’s Deputies located and arrested 29-year-old Michael Lum Jr., of Willet, on March 11, 2023, after a report of a March 6, 2023, assault in the Town of Willet. Lum Jr. is accused of fighting with a victim known to him and blocking their airway. He was charged with felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault.

Lum Jr. was held in county jail in lieu of $2,500 cash bail, $5,000 bond, or $10,000 partially secured security bond. He is scheduled to appear in Town of Willet Court on April 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.