The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Liberty man Friday for domestic assault.
36 year old Benjamin Theodore Taylor of Troy Cripps Road, Liberty is under a $3,000 bond and he will be in court October 29.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Friday, October 16 a deputy responded to a residence on Troy Cripps Road due to a domestic in progress. Upon arrival the officer spoke with Taylor whose speech was slurred. He admitted to having consumed four or five beers. According to Taylor, his mother got mad at him because he was drinking. Taylor’s mother told the deputy that Benjamin slapped her in the face and struck her on the back, hands and legs leaving bruises. Taylor was determined to have been the primary aggressor and he was placed under arrest.
40 year old Bryce John Beaver of Sparta is charged with driving under the influence. He was also issued a citation for having a tail light out on his vehicle. Bond for Beaver is $2,500 and he will be in court October 29.
Sheriff Ray said that on Saturday, October 17 a deputy spotted a Ford car with a tail light out and pulled it over. Beaver was the driver. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol. Beaver’s speech was slurred. He admitted to having consumed several beers.
He performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. He also submitted to a blood/alcohol test.
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