A Hot Springs man, Keith Bob Davis, was arrested on a felony battery charge after allegedly hitting his neighbor with a machete. Davis claimed self-defense. He was charged with second-degree battery and faces up to six years in prison. TheSenRec reported
Hot Springs Man Arrested for Allegedly Striking Neighbor with a Machete
A Hot Springs man, Keith Bob Davis, aged 54, was arrested on Friday night for a felony battery charge. The charge stemmed from an incident where Davis allegedly hit his neighbor twice in the face with a machete during an altercation. However, Davis claimed that his actions were in self-defense.
Arrest and Charges
Davis was taken into custody at his residence on Joel Road at around 7:30 p.m. He was charged with second-degree battery, which carries a maximum sentence of six years in prison. Currently, he is being held on a $2,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in Garland County District Court on Monday.
The Disturbance
The incident was reported to the authorities by a caller who stated that her boyfriend had been struck in the head with a machete and was bleeding. In response to the call, Deputy Charles DeLaHunt from the Garland County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene, which consisted of several camper trailers.
Details of the Altercation
DeLaHunt encountered Davis, a white male, who emerged from the center trailer and was subsequently detained. The deputy then located the injured man inside the adjacent camper. The man was bleeding from the top of his head and had a cut on the left side of his face.
The victim explained to DeLaHunt that he and Davis had been involved in an argument outside, which escalated when Davis allegedly unplugged his electricity. During the altercation, the victim claimed that Davis struck him twice in the face with a machete. As a result of his injuries, the victim was transported to CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs for treatment by LifeNet.
Statement from Davis
Following his arrest, Davis was taken to the detention center. He reportedly admitted to striking the victim with a machete but argued that it was an act of self-defense. Unfortunately, no further details regarding the altercation were provided in the affidavit.
Overall, this incident highlights the serious nature of the charges against Keith Bob Davis. The authorities will thoroughly investigate the case to determine the truth behind the conflicting accounts and ensure that justice is served.
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