A Mount Pleasant man is facing charges following a domestic disturbance early Sunday morning.
According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at approximately 3:15 a.m. on July 12th to the 2400-grid of Diane Lane, just outside Mount Pleasant, after receiving a 9-1-1 call reporting a domestic disturbance.
Authorities say their investigation determined that 23-year-old Dallyn Kern of Mount Pleasant allegedly placed his hand over the victim’s mouth, interfering with the victim’s normal breathing. Investigators also allege Kern took the victim’s phone to prevent a call to law enforcement.
Kern has been charged with Domestic Abuse Strangulation, an aggravated misdemeanor, and Obstruction of Emergency Communications, a simple misdemeanor.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Mount Pleasant Police Department.
As in all criminal cases, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.