James Everett Ward Jr. of Louisa was arrested by Louisa Police following a reported domestic violence incident. According to the citation, a woman told officers Ward slapped her across the face and grabbed her by the neck, making it difficult for her to breathe and swallow. She also reported that Ward threatened to kill her. Ward faces two charges: • ASSAULT, 4TH DEGREE DATING VIOLENCE (MINOR INJURY) • STRANGULATION 2ND DEGREE (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RELATED) Ward was transported to the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. #AppalachiaInsider #LawrenceCounty #Louisa #CrimeNews #DomesticViolence #EasternKentucky