News Actions Facebook Tweet Email Newport News man charged with strangling wife Prev Next By: Holly Henry Posted at 12:57 PM, Sep 28, 2012 and last updated 2012-09-28 12:57:41-04 In Newport News – a 28-year-old man is charged with strangling his wife. Police say the victim was able to escape and go to a friend’s house to call police. William Mctheny is facing several charges, including assault and preventing another person from calling authorities. Copyright 2024 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sign up for the Headlines Newsletter and receive up to date information. now signed up to receive the Headlines Newsletter. Click here to manage all Newsletters On 3 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway