A 23-year-old Mooresville man is facing a stack of felony allegations after a Lawrence County woman told investigators a series of attacks left her bruised, bleeding and scared for her young children. According to sheriff’s department records, she reported being held at gunpoint with an assault-style rifle, choked and hit in the face with the rifle’s stock. Investigators compiled a probable-cause affidavit, requested an arrest warrant listing seven preliminary felony counts, and the man was detained on June 5.
As reported by WBIW, the affidavit filed by Lawrence County Officer Kaden Flynn describes two separate attacks tied to the same relationship. The woman told investigators the first incident escalated on May 5 after an argument. She said Scott pointed a loaded, assault-style rifle at her, shone a tactical flashlight into her eyes, kicked her, put a foot on her neck and repeatedly struck her face with the rifle’s stock.
A second incident on May 9, while they were in a vehicle on State Road 446, allegedly involved three blows to the left side of her face. The woman provided timestamped photos, and investigators attached body-worn video and additional photographs to the case file, according to the affidavit.
Timeline And Investigator Notes
The woman went to the sheriff’s office on May 11 to report the alleged battery, and Officer Flynn noted what the affidavit describes as immediate, heavy bruising. On May 12, Flynn contacted Scott by phone. Scott denied any physical contact and called the rifle allegation “crazy,” according to the documents.
After Flynn submitted the affidavit under penalties of perjury, the sheriff’s department sought an arrest warrant. Scott was detained on June 5 as the case shifted from investigator notes to the court system.
Charges And Legal Context
The preliminary charges listed in the affidavit include domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, confinement, strangulation, intimidation, criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, pointing a firearm and interference with the reporting of a crime.
Under Indiana law, strangulation and pointing a firearm are separate felony offenses. For the statutory language on strangulation, see Justia on IC 35-42-2-9, and for an overview of firearm-related offenses and penalties, see LegalClarity.
Any eventual sentence would depend on the specific counts that prosecutors decide to pursue, whether there is a prior criminal history and any aggravating factors. Scott, like all defendants, is entitled to due process as the case moves through the courts.
What Happens Next And Where To Get Help
The affidavit and supporting evidence are now part of the state’s case file, and prosecutors will decide whether to file formal charges beyond the preliminary counts. The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department requested the arrest warrant, and Scott was taken into custody on June 5, according to the reporting. WBIW notes that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
For anyone in immediate danger, call 911. Survivors seeking confidential help can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or via chat at TheHotline.org.
