FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Millsboro, Delaware, man was arrested Friday evening in Fayette County following a domestic incident that reportedly involved physical abuse of a child and assault on an adult.
According to a criminal complaint, deputies were dispatched around 8:36 p.m. to a residence on Creek Side Road after a 911 caller reported a domestic dispute and possible firearm in the vehicle.
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The home reportedly contained several children, ages 9 to 16.
Upon arrival, deputies encountered the 40-year-old suspect, Franddi Jean, and found the child visibly upset.
Witnesses reported that an argument escalated after the child called the suspect “childish” during a dispute over the suspect’s behavior toward his girlfriend.
Authorities allege the suspect chased and grabbed the child, lifting and throwing her against a wall.
The adult victim told officers the suspect had been attempting to intimidate and scare her over personal disputes. She described previous incidents of aggressive behavior, including attempts to flip over a bed while she was in it.
The suspect was arrested and charged with child abuse by a parent and domestic assault.
He was transported to Southern Regional Jail and is currently out on bond.
