The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
A Texas man was arrested after he allegedly assaulted his pregnant wife during a domestic dispute at a residence in Waco, according to the authorities.
The investigation began late Monday morning when a woman reportedly called 911 and said she needed help. She told dispatchers she had gotten into an argument with someone inside the home, according to an arrest affidavit cited by local media.
When officers arrived, they made contact with a man outside the residence. He reportedly admitted that he and his wife had been arguing. According to the authorities, he said the disagreement started after he locked himself in a bedroom while his wife banged on the door. He allegedly told officers he became upset, opened the door, and moved a shoe rack into a different room.
The situation escalated, and the man reportedly said both he and his wife became physical with each other. He allegedly admitted that he got on top of her and began strangling her, then told officers they should check on her condition.
Officers then found the woman sitting on the floor with a young child nearby. She reportedly complained of pain in her throat and numbness in her legs. The authorities observed visible redness on her neck and broken blood vessels in her eyes, according to the affidavit.
The woman told officers she had been strangled for several minutes and said the assault only stopped after she went limp. She also reportedly confirmed that the child was in the room during the incident.
According to the authorities, the woman was about seven weeks pregnant at the time. She was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation.
Following the investigation, the man was taken into custody and accused of aggravated assault involving family violence.
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.