A Columbus man was arrested on a domestic battery charge after he was accused of battering his partner.
Esteban Loeza-Mendez, 40, 825 S. National Road, was arrested on charges of domestic battery, criminal confinement and strangulation, Bartholomew County Sheriff’s deputies said.
Deputy Brent Worman was sent to the address at about 5:43 a.m. Sunday after a female reported she had been battered by Loeza-Mendez, deputies said.
The woman was checked at the scene by medical personnel but not taken to the hospital, deputies said.
Loeza-Mendez is being held without bond in the Bartholomew County Jail, officials said.
Sheriff Matt Myers asked that anyone experiencing any type of abuse in their relationship needs to know help is available.
Anyone who needs help with domestic violence incidents is advised to call the sheriff’s department at 812-379-1689 or Turning Point Domestic Violence Services in Columbus at 800-221-6311.
