A 49-year-old man was arrested in Chattooga County following a reported family violence incident at an apartment on Back Penn Road. According to an incident report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call regarding a possible assault. Upon arrival, deputies reported finding a woman outside the apartment with visible injuries, including a bloody nose and swelling to her head. The woman told deputies that an argument had occurred and alleged she was struck multiple times, including to the head, and was also shoved and grabbed.
The report states that emergency medical personnel were requested and the woman was transported for further medical evaluation due to complaints of head pain and visible swelling.
Authorities later located William Neal Thurman during a traffic stop. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Chattooga County Jail. Thurman was charged with misdemeanor family violence battery and a parole violation.
