Marion Man Accused of Brutal Beating, Faces Multiple Felonies

JONESBORO — A Marion man is facing several felony charges after police said he severely beat a woman during a domestic assault earlier this month while her young child was nearby.

According to a probable cause affidavit, officers with the Jonesboro Police Department were dispatched Nov. 8 for a report of domestic battery that had already occurred at an address in the city. When they arrived, the suspect — Jabarie Lenard Hunt, 22, of Marion — had fled the scene.

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Police said the alleged victim had visible injuries, including swelling to both eyes, her mouth and ears, as well as lacerations on her lips and forehead. Dried blood was observed on her face and knees.

The victim told officers Hunt initially attacked her outside near her vehicle, jumping on her and beating her before dragging her inside the home, where the assault continued. She said Hunt threw her into a wall, causing damage to the sheetrock, and continued to hit, kick and punch her until she lost consciousness.

A 2-year-old child was in a nearby room during the assault, officers said. The victim told police Hunt is the biological father of both children in the home. During the incident, he allegedly took the victim’s phone and damaged it before leaving.

Two days later, on Nov. 10, officers located Hunt’s vehicle through FLOCK camera data and arrested him without incident. Officers said they found a handwritten note in his possession in which Hunt apologized, saying he was “sorry for overreacting” and that he “just wanted to see his children.”

Hunt is facing charges of aggravated residential burglary, a Class Y felony punishable by up to life in prison; kidnapping/first-degree false imprisonment, a Class C felony; aggravated assault on a family or household member, a Class D felony; and several misdemeanors, including domestic battery, endangering the welfare of a minor, theft, and criminal mischief.

District Judge Tommy Fowler set bail at $50,000 cash only, with a GPS monitor and a no-contact order. Hunt’s next court date is Dec. 16.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Family Crisis Center, Inc. is a local resource available to help if you’re in need.