JONESBORO, Ark. — A woman told police her boyfriend threatened her life, struck her in the head and face, then left in her vehicle without permission and took her phone, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Jacob Dustin Dale was taken into custody after officers found him driving the vehicle shortly after the incident, the affidavit states.
Officers responded to a domestic disturbance Oct. 28 at an address on Poplar Avenue and spoke with the woman. Police reported that she had visible injuries consistent with her account, according to the affidavit.
First appearance paperwork lists six allegations: first-degree terroristic threatening, third-degree domestic battery, first-degree interference with emergency communication, unauthorized use of a vehicle, driving on a suspended license, and careless and prohibited driving.
The terroristic threatening allegation is listed as a Class D felony. The domestic battery, interference with emergency communication and unauthorized vehicle use allegations are Class A misdemeanors, according to the paperwork.
A judge found probable cause Oct. 28 and set bail at $75,000 cash or surety with GPS monitoring. Dale’s next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 16, according to the court documents.
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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