BEDFORD – A Bedford man is facing a domestic battery charge after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
On December 22, a woman arrived at the Sheriff’s Department to report a battery.
The woman told police that 56-year-old Brian Jones was taking her home after dinner when his phone rang. She answered it and had a conversation with a female caller. Jones was upset when she told the female call on the other end of the phone that she had been with Jones for four hours.
The woman made attempts to get away from Jones by climbing into the center of the vehicle, however, Jones dragged her out of the vehicle. The woman fell to the asphalt causing an abrasion on her lower back, and bruising to both arms.
The woman signed a battery affidavit and the information was forwarded to the Lawrence County Prosecutor’s Officer. A warrant was issued for his arrest.
If you or someone you know is involved in a domestic violence situation and needs help, call Hoosier Hills PACT 24-hour crisis line at 1-888-883-1959 or visit their website at https://www.pactchangeslives.com/.
The agency can provide emergency assistance with the shelter to those in domestic violence situations. Hoosier Hills Pact also provides assistance with court advocacy, protective orders, education, outreach programs, support groups, and more.
