A Billings man is accused of attacking his former girlfriend in Polson.

Sam Lorenzo Denny, 45, entered a plea of not guilty in Polson District Court on Oct. 15 to felony charges of strangulation of a partner or family member, second offense, and partner or family member assault, third offense. He also pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of violating an order of protection and endangering the welfare of children.

According to court records, on Sept. 25, Polson Police responded to a 911 report from a 12-year-old child that his mother was being attacked. At the scene, police spoke with the alleged victim.

She stated that Denny, an ex-boyfriend, showed up at her house intoxicated. She said that after entering through an unlocked back door, he started arguing with her, and she asked him to leave.

She alleged that he hit her with a laptop, struck her in the face, got on top of her on a bed, and started choking her. She told her son to call 911, and Denny fled.

Judge John A. Mercer set the case for trial on Feb. 8, 2027. Denny remains in custody with bond set at $50,000.