Richmond Police recently took a local man into custody on a 4th degree assault charge following an alleged altercation.
Officers arrived at the Gibson Lane apartment to find Robert Hawkins and the victim, who said that the two had been drinking. The victim said she had tried to leave, and Hawkins allegedly threw her on the ground.
The victim also told police that Hawkins allegedly hit her in the face and struck her several times. Visible injuries were recorded by officers on the victim.
When speaking to Hawkins, he allegedly told police he slapped the victim in the face when she was trying to leave the residence.
He was arrested and charged with 4th Degree Assault for Domestic Violence.
