A Ruston man was arrested Thursday after the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Department responded to a Choudrant residence regarding a report of domestic abuse.
Heath Emanuel, 36, was charged with domestic abuse battery with child endangerment after deputies investigated the complaint.
The victim told deputies her soon to be ex-husband came to the residence, upset with her about their minor child. The woman provided video of the encounter between her and Emanuel. The video showed Emanuel becoming irate with the victim, yelling and cursing, and pushing a door that struck the victim in the shoulder and leg leaving red marks on the right side of her body.
Emmanuel was located at another residence and placed under arrest. He was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center with domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. His bail amount was not available.
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