A man’s discovery of his girlfriend in bed with his houseguest sparked a terrifying domestic incident that could have turned deadly.
Deputies were called to a rural residence after a third party phoned in a Domestic Violence report. When officers arrived, they spoke to a distraught woman who claimed her armed boyfriend had just discovered her and a mutual friend in a compromising position—and things went off the rails fast.
According to the woman, her boyfriend flew into a rage, yelling and cussing at both her and the friend. She said he shoved her and made a chilling comment about “clearing out the house,” which she believed meant he was ready to start shooting. Also, inside the house at the time? The friend… and a two-year-old child. A six-year-old stood on the porch beside her mother during the police interview.
She said her boyfriend had a pistol on his hip during the argument—though he never pulled it—and that when he learned police had been called, he said he would just “shoot himself in the head.”
Deputies wisely removed the woman and child from the danger zone before confronting the man. He came to the door willingly and was fully cooperative. Once inside, officers secured two pistols—a Smith & Wesson SD40 and a Hi-Point 9mm—and took statements from both parties.
The man admitted he woke up and noticed his girlfriend wasn’t in bed. After finding the bathroom and living room dark, he got suspicious—and that’s when he walked in on her and his friend in the spare bedroom.
He was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence and Aggravated Menacing, then transported to the Lawrence County Jail to await arraignment.
But the drama didn’t stop there.
🚨 Two Days Later…
The woman showed up at the sheriff’s office claiming her now-ex was violating a protection order—not by contacting her directly, but by messaging mutual friends about her. Deputies reviewed the messages but found no evidence that he was using others to contact her directly, which means no violation of the protection order occurred—at least legally speaking.
💡 Know When to Walk Away: Advice for Getting Out of a Toxic Domestic Situation
Stories like this are a sobering reminder that heated relationships mixed with weapons can quickly turn tragic. If you’re in a situation where emotions are volatile and safety is uncertain, here are some tips for getting out:
- Have an exit plan. Know where you can go—friends, family, or a shelter.
- Call for help. If things escalate, don’t hesitate to call 911.
- Don’t go it alone. If possible, bring someone with you when gathering your things.
- Secure protection. A restraining order can help—but follow-up is key.
- Talk to someone. Domestic violence hotlines and counselors are available to help you navigate your options.
📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Because no argument—or betrayal—is worth risking lives.