By Belize Live News Staff: A disagreement over a phone call escalated into a physical altercation in Orange Walk Town on Thursday morning, and a man is now facing a criminal charge.
Police say a 36 year old woman reported that her partner, Giovanni Reyes, pushed her down inside their home at San Lorenzo Housing Site.
The dispute reportedly began when the woman’s young daughter told her that Reyes was speaking about them on the phone. When questioned, he denied it. The woman said he offered her his phone, but she declined to look through it.
Things turned physical, she said, after she told him to leave. According to her report, he pushed her repeatedly toward her daughter’s bedroom, and when she tried to resist at the doorway, he shoved her to the floor.
Police detained Reyes, informed him of his rights and obtained a warrant. He was charged with common assault.
Anyone experiencing domestic violence is encouraged to contact the police or the Women’s Department for support.
