Northwest Indiana Woman Accused of Violent Physical AltercationNorthwest Indiana Woman Accused of Violent Physical Altercation
MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – A Northwest Indiana woman is facing serious charges after police allege she assaulted a man in a violent manner during a dispute.
According to affidavits filed in LaPorte County Circuit Court, the incident began as an argument. The situation reportedly escalated when Jessica A. Phelps, 37, allegedly struck the man multiple times.
Police state the altercation turned severe when Phelps is accused of pulling the man’s genitals with enough force to cause visible injury. The alleged assault prompted the victim to seek medical treatment.
Following an investigation by the Michigan City Police Department, Phelps was arrested and charged with a felony count of domestic battery. She was subsequently transported to the LaPorte County Jail.
The case remains active, and the investigation is ongoing.