Staunton Police Charge 45-Year-Old with Strangulation Incident

STAUNTON — A 45-year-old man faces a felony charge of Aggravated Battery by Strangulation following an incident earlier this week.

Donald L. Lloyd, who is listed as homeless, was charged on July 28, 2025, for allegedly strangling a victim with his hands on July 26. The complaint states that Lloyd knowingly and without legal justification made contact with the victim by strangling them.

Lloyd has a prior criminal record, including a 2022 conviction for criminal trespass and a 2021 conviction for theft.

The Staunton Police Department presented the case.

As with all individuals charged, Lloyd is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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