BEDFORD – An Avon man was arrested early Wednesday morning following a domestic dispute at a Bedford apartment complex. Chase Cameron Padgett, 28, was taken into custody and faces charges of strangulation and domestic battery.
According to an affidavit of probable cause filed by Sgt. Trevor Shelhart of the Bedford Police Department, officers were dispatched to an apartment on M Street at approximately 2:37 a.m. in response to a report of a physical altercation.
Upon arrival, officers located Padgett outside the apartment. He appeared nervous, and his hands were shaking. Officers also observed a reddish-brown substance on his knuckle, which he could not explain.
Inside the apartment, officers spoke with the alleged female victim, who was visibly upset. She stated that Padgett had punched and slapped her, pulled her hair, and attempted to strangle her. She reported that the altercation began after an argument about her daughter’s boyfriend being at the residence.
She told officers that Padgett had ripped her shirt, grabbed her face, and covered her mouth and nose, stating, “Bitch if I wanted to, I could kill you.” She also said that he slapped her, causing pain in her jaw. She expressed fear for her safety, citing Padgett’s larger size.
IU Health EMTs arrived on the scene and confirmed that the woman had recently suffered a bloody nose, as well as redness, a split lip, scratches, and bruising on her face and arms.
Padgett initially denied any involvement in the altercation. However, after being confronted with evidence, he admitted to grabbing the woman by her shirt sleeves and confirmed the altercation took place on the couch. He also admitted to grabbing her hair but denied doing so intentionally.
Padgett was arrested and transported to the Bedford Police Department for booking and then to the Lawrence County Jail. During a search of his belongings, officers found a clear plastic bag containing pills believed to be Suboxone. The woman confirmed the pills were hers and that she had a prescription for them, and they were returned to her.
Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent unless convicted through due legal proceedings. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.
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