PINEVILLE, W.V. (LOOTPRESS) – A man has been arrested on domestic battery charges after an incident that occurred in Wyoming County on Jan. 7.
According to a criminal complaint, on Thursday, offers responded to a Pineville residence after receiving a domestic violence complaint.
Once at the home, the victim told police that the Benjamin Lowery was breaking objects in the home, yelling at her and spitting in her face. The victim also told police that Lowery slapped her in the face after grabbing her head with both hands.
Lowery, who was previously convicted of domestic battery in 2013 and 2019, stood at the door of the home screaming and refused to let the woman leave the residence several times.
Lowery was charged with third offense domestic battery and unlawful restraint.
He is currently being held at Southern Regional Jail under a $5,000 bond.
