Police take man wanted for strangling ex-girlfriend into custody

The Austin Police Department says it has taken a man wanted for strangling his ex-girlfriend into custody.

Police announced just before 10 a.m. on June 14 that 36-year-old Jason Alex Latzko was taken into custody. 

APD's Family Violence Unit issued a request for the public to help find Latzko on June 8.

Latzko has a prior record with APD and had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for strangling his ex-girlfriend. His ex-girlfriend is alive and recovering.

Police did not provide any further details.

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