An Arkansas man was arrested after he allegedly became physically violent during an incident with his family members.
Late in the morning on January 11, a man in Paragould became engaged in a dispute with his partner, who was reportedly upset because she believed he was sleeping with someone else. The man allegedly held her down on a bed and began choking her. Youngsters were in the home during the incident, and one of them reportedly grabbed a stick and struck the man with it before running out the door. The authorities were notified, and officers with the Paragould Police Department headed to the address to investigate.
They talked to the woman about the situation and noted that she had a cut on her leg. She told them the man was throwing things at her and something cut her. The officers also reported that the juvenile who hit the man with a stick had marks on his wrists, which he said he got when the man struck him with a paddle. Two underage girls said they heard the ruckus but did not see anything. One of them gave the officers 4 Clonazepam pills and said they belonged to the man.
When the suspect spoke to the officers, he said the entire incident happened when the woman became jealous and started to throw things around the house, but the police believed he was the aggressor.
The man was taken into custody and booked into the Greene County Detention Center. He is facing preliminary charges of one count of third-degree domestic battery and two counts of third-degree assault on a family member, in addition to a white warrant, which usually indicates a probation violation. Online records show he is still incarcerated and being held without bond. If he is released, he is not allowed to have any contact with the alleged victims.
If you or someone you love is suspected of a domestic violence offense, contact Orange County criminal defense lawyer Staycie R. Sena at (949) 477-8088 for a consultation now.