Former police officer charged with DUI, strangulation

Tonight, a former West Ocean police officer is under investigation. Michael Meredith is accused of a domestic incident involving charges of strangulation. Action News reporter Brianna Gallagher is live in West Ocean Township, Chester County, with a bit of a timeline, at least, of what we know so far, Brianna. Yeah, Shari, well, while Michael Meredith says that with the West Ocean Police Department remains unclear tonight. The Chester County District Attorney's Office, they did confirm with me that he was an officer here prior to his arrest. This photo from the West Goshen Police Department's Facebook page shows 57-year-old Michael Meredith attending an expo at West Chester University last month. Now he's facing strangulation and DUI charges following a domestic-related incident. Court documents obtained by Action News state that officers responded to 300 block of St. James Road on Sunday following a 911 call. Responding officers noticed a strong scent of alcohol coming from Meredith when they found him sitting in the driver's seat of his car. According to these documents, the victim told police he allegedly hit her and then applied pressure to her neck for 10 seconds. She said the action caused her to fear for her life and feel as though she may pass out. Documents say that officers did notice skin discoloration on her neck. We reached out to the police department for comment, but have not heard back. Meredith is due to appear in court on November 20th. We're live here in West Goshen Township tonight. Brianna Gallagher, Fox News at 10 on PHL 17. Greg? Yeah, we'll follow this story as it continues to develop. Brianna, thank you for the report.