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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Room for improvement ... Electric Highway aims to spark more EV use ... Rogue River man held on murder charge ... Room for improvement ... Electric Highway aims to spark more EV use ... Rogue River man held on murder charge ... Man tried to throw woman off balcony of Ashland hotel Comment By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Posted Jan. 8, 2015 at 3:49 PM Updated Jan 8, 2015 at 5:39 PM By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Posted Jan. 8, 2015 at 3:49 PM Updated Jan 8, 2015 at 5:39 PM » Social News A Malin man was indicted on multiple charges Thursday after he allegedly tried to throw a woman off a third-floor balcony of an Ashland hotel and strangle her with a telephone cord. Neil Allen Pinckney, 34, was indicted in Jackson County Circuit Court on charges of strangulation, fourth-degree assault, recklessly endangering another person, second-degree criminal mischief, interference with making a police report and attempt to commit second-degree assault. He pleaded not guilty to all charges, court records show. According to a police affidavit, Pinckney lifted a 40-year-old woman off her feet and attempted to throw her off the third-floor balcony of the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites on Dec. 7, 2014. He also allegedly knocked her into a bathtub while she was trying to call police for help, then wrapped a telephone cord around her neck. The woman sustained bruises to her arms and neck, the affidavit said. In addition, Pinckney allegedly broke through a hotel door when she tried to lock him out, the affidavit said. It did not say how the two knew each other. Pinckney was arrested by Ashland police the day of the alleged incident and was released from the Jackson County Jail on his own recognizance. He said little in court Thursday, except that he needed to speak to an attorney. Circuit Judge Lorenzo Mejia said second-degree assault is a Measure 11 crime carrying a minimum 70-month sentence upon conviction. Second-degree assault applies when there are serious physical injuries with or without a dangerous weapon and can take into account an extreme indifference to the value of human life, according to Oregon law. Staff reporter Vickie Aldous can be reached at 541-776-4486 or [email protected] . Follow her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/VickieAldous . By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Posted Jan. 8, 2015 at 3:49 PM Updated Jan 8, 2015 at 5:39 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501