A Douglas County man is behind bars without bond after deputies say a heated argument spiraled into a brutal attack in which he allegedly went after his wife with multiple hammers while their son was inside the home.
Deputies responded Tuesday to a Baggett Road residence, where they spotted two males coming out the back door. According to the arrest report, they ordered both to raise their hands, detained one man and checked the other, identified as the suspect’s son, for weapons. The suspect was taken into custody on the spot and later booked into the Douglas County Jail on a slate of family-violence charges.
The arrest report lists charges under Georgia’s Family Violence Act, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault by strangulation, aggravated battery, two counts of criminal damage to property, battery, simple battery, criminal trespass and kidnapping. Investigators obtained a search warrant and say they recovered at least two hammers reported to have been used in the attack. Jail records show the man is being held without bond, according to WSB‑TV.
Charges and legal context
Georgia’s Family Violence Act kicks in when certain crimes involve spouses or other household members, giving courts and prosecutors extra tools to address domestic cases. The law spells out what counts as family violence and how it can affect everything from custody to sentencing. Those definitions appear in OCGA § 19‑13‑1, which outlines the qualifying offenses and relationships.
Scene and family
As deputies documented the Baggett Road scene and collected evidence, the victim returned to the house, according to WSB‑TV. Investigators say they kept the suspect and his son separated while they searched the property.
Authorities report that the hammers believed to have been used in the attack were found inside the home. The suspect’s son was later picked up by his grandparents so he could stay with them following the incident, according to the same report.
What’s next and where to get help
The case now moves to local prosecutors, who will review the arrest report and decide on formal charges before it proceeds through the Douglas County court system.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office tipline at 770-920-7139. Victims or family members looking for help and support can find resources through the Georgia Commission on Family Violence or the Douglas County Sheriff's Office website.
This story will be updated as court filings, official statements or new records become available. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. For tips related to this investigation, contact the sheriff’s office tipline listed above.
