Teen charged with trying to strangle mother

Brian Meindl, 18, of Melville Avenue, was charged with trying to choke his mother during an argument at their home Wednesday night.

Police said they received a call about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday from Meindl's mother, who said during an argument with her son that he had wrapped both hands around her neck, trying to choke her, and that he also punched a hole in the wall.

The mother refused medical attention, police said, and Meindl was charged with second-degree strangulation, third-degree assault and disorderly conduct.

He was held on a $50,000 bond and was scheduled to appear Oct. 14 in Bridgeport Superior Court.