36-year-old Ian Donovan was arrested on October 16th after he assaulted his wife and reportedly left visible marks on her a couple of days prior. On October 14th, officers responded to a domestic incident that had already happened at a residence on Liverworth Road. The victim, Jessica Donovan, had fled the residence to her sister’s home on Maureen Drive following the altercation. Mrs. Donovan told police that her husband had pushed her multiple times before she was forced to the ground.
After that, Mrs. Donavan stated that she attempted to push him away, but he grabbed her arm and twisted it behind her back. Shortly after that, she fled the residence at Liverworth to her sister’s home due to fear for her life. Deputies on the scene stated that it didn’t appear Donovan had any noticeable injuries. Police attempted to make contact with Mr. Donavan, but he was unresponsive. Due to one party’s statement being made and police being unable to hear the other side, a warrant was issued, and Ian was taken into custody.
Ian P. Donovan of Liverworth Road in Southside, TN, was booked into the Montgomery County Jail on October 16th, charged with domestic assault. He is free on a $1,000 bond.
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