Joel Thomas George Sr., 54, was arrested on May 20 and charged with aggravated assault.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that a deputy responded to a 911 open line on Eagle Creek Road with people shouting and fighting in the background. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with George and a female, who had apparently been in an altercation. The woman reportedly said that she went to the residence to retrieve her belongings from George, her ex-boyfriend.

While the woman was gathering her belongings a verbal argument reportedly began. George allegedly retrieved a stick from the bedroom and hit the woman’s phone, which was lying on a table, striking her hand in the process. He then allegedly struck the woman in the back of the head with the stick as she was attempting to leave.

His bond is $5,000, and he will be in court on June 8 .