Buford man charged with felony aggravated assault in Hall County

A Buford man was charged with felony aggravated assault under the Family Violence Act following a weekend domestic incident in South Hall County.

Deputies responded to a call at a houseboat on Lanier Islands Parkway at approximately 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18. They met with the female victim, 47.

The suspect, later identified as Scott Robert Saunders, 45, left before deputies’ arrival, HCSO said.

According to preliminary details, Saunders and the victim were arguing in the boat, and the argument turned physical. He allegedly placed his hands around the victim’s neck and obstructed her breathing. The victim reportedly suffered scratches on her hands and feet during the altercation…

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