On the evening of August 31, a woman and her 26-year-old boyfriend were at their residence in Beach Park when they began arguing. Things intensified, and the man allegedly became physically violent by striking her and putting his hands around her throat.
The alleged victim was able to get out of the house, and the authorities were notified. Deputies from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office were sent to the couple’s manufactured home to investigate the situation.
When the woman discussed the situation, she said her boyfriend hit and choked her during the altercation. The man was still inside the house, and deputies quickly surrounded the site.
The situation took an unexpected turn when the suspect reportedly tried to make a run for it by climbing out of a window. As he exited, he spotted the deputies and quickly went back inside. They determined they would need to use a different tactic, and the deputies went into the residence with a K9 officer.
When they found the man, they reported that he had decided to hide under a bed, and he refused to cooperate with the deputies’ commands to surrender. The deputies reportedly gave the man repeated warnings that the K9 officer would be released if he didn’t come out, but the man continued to resist. A few moments later, the deputies released the K9, who proceeded to bite the suspect’s arm. This was enough to finally convince him to cooperate.
The paramedics arrived to treat the man’s injuries before he was taken into custody and booked into the Lake County Jail on suspicion of domestic battery and obstructing a peace officer. After reviewing the details of the case, the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office decided to take the case.
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.