Jonathan Jones, 27, of Springfield was taken into custody just after 3 a.m. following an assault that happened inside a home on the 100 block of Mattoon Street.
SPRINGFIELD - A city man was taken into custody Friday morning after allegedly beating up a pregnant woman during a domestic dispute.
Jonathan Jones, 27, of Springfield was taken into custody just after 3 a.m. following an assault that happened inside a home on the 100 block of Mattoon Street.
"He showed up at this house and had an altercation with the female that lived there," said Springfield Police Lt. John K. Slepchuck. "He struck her in the face and when she tried to call us for help, he took the phone away from her."
When the victim did manage to call police, Jones reportedly fled. Police arrived along with EMTs from American Medical Response and the pregnant woman was taken to the hospital.
A few minutes later, police found Jones walking near the intersection of Princeton Street and St. James Avenue where he was taken into custody.
Jones was charged with domestic assault and battery, assault and battery on a pregnant woman, intimidating a witness and larceny over $250.
He was held awaiting arraignment. No further details were available on the woman's condition.