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55-Year-Old Moscow Man Arrested After Standoff Accused of Attempted Strangulation
Quentell Hicks charged with felony strangulation after alleged domestic violence incident.
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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A 55-year-old Moscow, Idaho man named Quentell Hicks has been arrested and charged with attempted strangulation following a domestic violence incident and standoff with local law enforcement on Monday morning. Hicks's ex-girlfriend called police after he allegedly strangled her inside their home, causing her to briefly black out before she was able to escape and call 911.
Why it matters
Domestic violence incidents involving strangulation are considered particularly serious, as they can lead to severe injury or death. This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in responding to and de-escalating volatile domestic situations, especially when weapons may be involved.
The details
According to court documents, Hicks's ex-girlfriend reported that he strangled her inside their home on Carmichael Road around 5:30 a.m. on Monday. She said she briefly lost consciousness before fighting him off and escaping to a bathroom to call the police. A standoff with law enforcement then ensued, with a SWAT team eventually using tear gas to take Hicks into custody in the early afternoon.
- The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2026.
- Hicks was arrested after a lengthy standoff with law enforcement on Monday afternoon.
The players
Quentell Hicks
A 55-year-old Moscow, Idaho resident who has been charged with attempted strangulation following a domestic violence incident and standoff with police.
Hicks's ex-girlfriend
The victim in this case, who called 911 after Hicks allegedly strangled her inside their home, causing her to briefly black out.
Latah County Sheriff's Deputies
The law enforcement agency that responded to the initial domestic violence call at the home on Carmichael Road.
Moscow-Pullman Daily News
The local news outlet that reported on the details of the standoff and Hicks's arrest.
Moscow, Pullman, and Washington State University Police Departments, and Whitman County Sheriff's Office
The additional law enforcement agencies that were called in to assist with the standoff situation.
What’s next
Hicks is scheduled to appear in Latah County Second District Court on Wednesday, where a judge will determine whether to grant him bail.
The takeaway
This case underscores the importance of swift law enforcement response and intervention in domestic violence situations, as well as the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of such violence within communities.
