Crime & Safety

Madison Man On The Run After Brutal Domestic Assault

Metro Police are searching for a Madison man wanted for the beating and attempted strangulation of his girlfriend.

MADISON, TN — After the brutal beating and strangulation of his girlfriend, a 40-year-old Madison man is on the run from police.

Metro Police are searching for William Fitts, who is charged with attempted assault and aggravated strangulation of his girlfriend at a Madison apartment June 21. (For more updates on this story and free news alerts for your neighborhood, sign up for your local Middle Tennessee Patch morning newsletter.)

Fitts is charged with attempted assault and aggravated strangulation.

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Fitts frequents Madison, police said. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Emergency Communications Center at 615-862-8600 or Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.

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