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Man assaults pregnant partner for unplugging game console: Police report
A man from Indiana reportedly lost his temper and assaulted the mother of his unborn child
A man from Indiana reportedly lost his temper and assaulted the mother of his unborn child after she got frustrated with him for playing video games and disconnected his console.
Danny Wall, age 37, is now facing accusations of domestic violence against a pregnant woman and domestic violence witnessed by a child.
He allegedly attacked the expectant mom while she was holding their 5-month-old daughter, according to details from a probable cause statement obtained by the radio station WBIW.
Wall was detained on April 22 when police visited their Bedford home following a welfare check and interviewed the victim. She reportedly informed officers that an argument arose after Wall began consuming alcohol.
The affidavit states that Wall confessed to becoming angry when the woman expressed her irritation about his gaming and unplugged his console.
He allegedly admitted to smashing a TV in their living room and assaulting the victim.
According to the affidavit, Wall acknowledged he "should not have hit her" and admitted to having been physically aggressive before.
In the recent incident, he is accused of slapping and pulling the woman's hair, then hitting her in the back of the head with his hand.
At the time of the assault, the woman, who is six weeks pregnant, was holding their daughter, according to the affidavit.
After being checked by EMS at the location, she declined any additional medical treatment, reports WBIW.
Due to the child's presence during the incident, the Department of Child Services (DCS) was alerted and a formal case report was filed, according to law enforcement.
The victim also completed a Domestic Violence Lethality Screening and signed a statement about the domestic battery.
Wall was taken into custody and placed in the Lawrence County Jail, though records indicate he posted bond and was prohibited from contacting the victim.
He is scheduled for an initial court appearance on Tuesday, with a follow-up hearing set for May 12.
