Public Safety

Newberry man jailed for battering mother, throwing her phone during argument

A 49-year-old Newberry man was arrested Monday on a battery charge after Alachua County deputies say he slammed a door on his elderly mother’s hand during an argument over travel assistance. When the 75-year-old victim attempted to call 911, deputies say the suspect grabbed her phone and concealed it to prevent her from reaching help. The suspect has a prior battery conviction from 2010.

Sources: WCJB TV20