Ruston Police arrested a 43-year-old man Saturday night after he allegedly battered a woman.
Quentin V. Barnes, of Ruston, was arrested for domestic abuse battery after the alleged victim said Barnes got upset at her and began giving her commands in an angry voice. She said when she did not respond fast enough, Barnes grabbed her by the throat and pushed her inside the house. He then allegedly hit her on the left side of the face.
The victim appeared to have bruising on her face just below her left eye and complained of pain on the left side of her neck. She also stated Barnes had kicked her. Three children were present inside the house at the time of the physical altercation. Barnes was arrested and booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for domestic abuse battery with strangulation and child endangerment.
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