Ruston Police arrested a 34-year-old man early Tuesday morning after officers responded to a domestic battery.
Henry Johnson II of Ruston was booked for domestic abuse battery with child endangerment after police investigated an incident on Winona Drive.
When officers approached the alleged victim, they noticed she appeared dazed. She lost her balance and fell to the floor. When asked if she needed medical attention, she
did not immediately answer. She stated she could not hear out of her right ear because Johnson had kicked her in the ear. An ambulance was called to evaluate her.
The victim said an argument started when she informed Johnson she was leaving him. Johnson allegedly became angry and trapped her in the corner of a room and then followed her throughout the home for approximately an hour, repeatedly punching, pushing, and choking her. She stated Johnson twisted her neck to the point of causing pain. The victim reported feeling pain throughout her body and that her four children were present during the incident.
Johnson was found sitting in a vehicle when officers arrived. When asked what had happened, Johnson said he did not want to speak to the police. He was arrested and booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for aggravated domestic abuse battery.
Johnson’s bail amount was not available at publication time.
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