Domestic assault in Franklin

At 12:39 a.m. Sunday, Franklin police were called to 819 Chrisman Drive for a domestic disturbance. Arriving officers located the suspect, 53-year-old Joe Ray, attempting to turn his vehicle around in the driveway. Inside, officers found a 46-year-old woman who had been beaten in the face. The woman’s tooth was knocked out during the assault. 

Ray (pictured here) was arrested and charged with Domestic Assault. He is free on a $1,500 bond and due in court 09/13/2012 at 2:00 p.m. 

According to statistics, domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women – more than car accidents, muggings, and rapes combined. For local help with domestic violence, including shelter, contact the Bridges Domestic Violence Center of Franklin (http://bridgesdvc.org) at (615) 599-5777.