Police detained a Pennsylvania man early Friday after allegedly assaulting a woman and driving under the influence.
Nathan Alex Bennett II, 26, of Pennsylvania, was arrested at 12:39 a.m. on November 1 after a reported assault near 1900 Green Avenue.
According to police, the woman reported Bennett physically attacking her, striking her in the face and dragging her from a vehicle.
The inquiry revealed that Bennett and the victim had a dispute while driving home from a nearby tavern.
According to authorities, the confrontation escalated when the vehicle stopped in the middle of the road.
Bennett left the vehicle and hit the victim, resulting in a mouth laceration, according to authorities.
Bennett then dragged her from the truck and across the road, suffering multiple leg injuries, according to authorities.
The victim was sent to the hospital for treatment.
Officers discovered indicators of impairment while conducting the inquiry, according to authorities.
Bennett was acknowledged to drinking beer and using cocaine before driving, according to police.
Bennett was also acknowledged to hitting the victim in the face, police added.
Bennett faces charges of simple assault, driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, and harassment.
He was brought before Magisterial District Judge Aaron Biichle and freed on $5,000 unsecured bail.
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