A Wayland man is facing several charges following a reported disturbance late Friday night.
According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the 200 block of South Pearl Street in Wayland at approximately 11:10 p.m. on May 15th for a disturbance report.
Following an investigation, authorities say 37-year-old Larry Whittemore of Wayland was identified as the primary aggressor in the incident.
Whittemore was arrested and charged with Domestic Abuse Assault – First Offense, a simple misdemeanor; Interference with Official Acts, a simple misdemeanor; and Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations, an aggravated misdemeanor.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public that a criminal charge is merely an accusation, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.