Deputies arrest local man on charge of domestic battery

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COLUMBUS, Ind. — Bartholomew County Sheriff deputies arrested a local man on a domestic battery charge at the Driftside Mobile Home Park Monday.

At 4:36 p.m. Monday, deputies Nathan Holland and Chad Williams responded to the
Driftside Mobile Home Park in regards to a reported domestic battery, said Det. Dane Duke, Bartholomew County Sheriff Office spokesman.

Upon arrival, they made contact with a female victim who told them that a William Guzman, 41, Columbus, had become upset at her while having a discussion in the kitchen. The female victim stated that Guzman grabbed a pot of boiling water that was soon to be used to make coffee and swung the pot in her direction, Duke said. The victim
suffered significant visible burns on her forearm and abdominal area.

A short time later Guzman who had left the residence returned and after discussing the incident with deputies was arrested on the charge of domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor. Guzman is being held at the Bartholomew County Jail on a 48 hour hold, jail officials said.

“The sheriff’s office has always and will continue to make addressing domestic violence in all forms a top concern. If you know someone who is being victimized in a domestic abuse
household, please contact your local law enforcement,” said Sheriff Chris Lane.

For more on this story, see Wednesday’s Republic.