A Ruston man was arrested last week after he was allegedly involved in domestic violence.
Jesus Eduardo Morales-Perez, 19, was arrested after Lincoln Parish deputies responded to a residence on La. Highway 544 about 2 a.m. on October 3 regarding a domestic incident in progress. A woman told deputies she and Perez, her boyfriend, had an argument that became physical.
The woman said she tried to leave the residence, but Morales-Perez forced her to remain for about 30 minutes. She said when Morales-Perez let her leave the residence, she was able to walk to the driveway before he stopped her again. The woman said Morales-Perez pushed her back toward the house while grabbing her by the hair and shirt.
According to a deputy’s report, the woman said Morales-Perez struck her on the left arm. A bruise was seen on the woman’s left arm and scratches on her neck.
The woman said when they made it back to the residence, Morales-Perez let her walk away again, but when she made it to the end of the driveway, he grabbed her by the hair and pulled her back to the residence.
Morales-Perez was arrested for domestic abuse battery and false imprisonment and booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center.
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