Pender County man charged with trying to kill wife

Burgaw, NC (WWAY)– A Burgaw Man is accused of trying to kill his wife. The Pender County Sheriff's Office says 51 year old Tommy Wayne Smith is charged with attempted 1st degree murder, assault by strangulation, 1st degree sexual offense, assault on a female, and communicating threats. Deputies say on December 9th, Smith assaulted Charlotte Marie Smith at their home on Croomsbridge Road. Mr. Smith is in the Scotland County Jail on a 30 thousand dollar bond.