Brandon Redman, 29, of Bellefontaine, was arrested early Sunday, Oct. 13, following a domestic dispute in the residential complex at 501 Gunntown Road.
Officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department arrested Redman following an altercation that left the victim with multiple injuries, including a head wound that required medical attention.
Officers were dispatched to a lot in the 100 block of 501 Gunntown Road in response to a report of domestic dispute. Upon arrival, officers learned the defendant physically assaulted the victim, reportedly holding them by the neck.
The victim was in distress when officers arrived. Police report that they complained of severe head pain before collapsing. The victim was unconscious for approximately 48 seconds, police report.
Upon examination, the victim was found to have a laceration on the back of their head, along with injuries to her face including a swollen lip, nosebleed and red marks on both sides of their neck.
The victim admitted to fighting with Redman after a disagreement but was hesitant to provide details, and asked officers, “Is he going to jail?”
The victim told police the altercation started when the couple returned home from celebrating the victim’s birthday. The argument escalated after the victim suggested moving their bed to the living room, and then the fight became physical. The victim stated that Redman punched them multiple times in the face, estimating four to five hits, and that their head was slammed against the floor several times during the struggle.
Redman admitted to hitting the victim but claimed it was in retaliation after being struck first. He also acknowledged grabbing the victim’s hair but denied slamming their head into the floor.
Bellefontaine medics were called to the scene and transported the victim to Mary Rutan Hospital for further evaluation. The victim’s injuries included a half-inch to three-quarter-inch laceration on the back of their head.
Redman was charged with second-degree felony felonious assault and for domestic violence and was lodged in the Logan County Jail.
