Brunswick County Man Jeffery Montreal Nichols Sentenced To Over 11 Years For Domestic Violence And Assault

39 year old Jeffery Montreal Nichols received a minimum 11 year prison sentence for domestic violence, strangulation, and assault with intent to kill.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 30, 2026, 9:37 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from WECT

Judicial Conclusion To 2024 Domestic Violence Case

A Brunswick County resident has been ordered to serve a significant prison term following a conviction for violent domestic offenses. The office of District Attorney Jon David announced the sentencing of 39 year old Jeffery Montreal Nichols on March 30, 2026. The court reached its decision after reviewing evidence from a series of violent encounters that took place in late 2024, emphasizing the severity of the physical harm inflicted upon the victim.

Details Of The Assault Incidents In Brunswick County

The criminal charges against Nichols originated from two separate attacks occurring on August 24, 2024. During these incidents, investigators determined that Nichols assaulted his girlfriend and strangled her on two distinct occasions. The brutality of the attacks led to a multi-count indictment including felony level assault and strangulation, reflecting a pattern of escalating domestic violence that required intervention by local law enforcement and the District Attorney's office.

List Of Convictions And Formal Charges

The District Attorney's office confirmed that Nichols was convicted on a comprehensive list of charges. These include Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury, which is among the most serious assault classifications in North Carolina law. Additionally, he was found guilty of two counts of Assault by Strangulation Causing Physical Injury, a Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence, and Communicating Threats.