South Brunswick police are actively looking for Javier Garcia, 37, after he allegedly assaulted a woman on Dec. 26.
The victim was taken to an area hospital where she was treated for her injuries.
Garcia has been charged with aggravated assault and strangulation as a result of the incident.
Garcia is 5-foot 5-inches, 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He is known to frequent the New Brunswick area and has a previous address in Plainsboro.
Anyone with information should call the South Brunswick Police Department at 732-329-4646.