Jasper County Sheriff Chuck Havard said Monday morning that a man from Lumberton had been arrested following an incident alleged to have occurred in the north end of the county on Sunday evening.
According to Havard, the investigation began shortly before 7 when deputies responded to a call on County Road 222 also known as Tiger Creek Road, where it was reported that an assault had taken place.
Havard said when deputies arrived, it was discovered the victim and her three-month-old baby both had visible injuries. However, Havard said the suspect had already left the scene.
Based on information obtained from the complainant and other witnesses a warrant was obtained for the arrest Remington Boykin, 26, of Lumberton and he was soon taken into custody.
Interfering with Emergency Request for Assistance- (MA)
Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon- (F2)
Injury to a Child w Criminal Negligence- (SJF).
Havard said the victim, told he and others that Boykin not only threatened to kill her but also threatened to kill himself.
Boykin was also wanted out of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office for Tampering with a Government Record-(F2). He was transported to the Jasper County Jail where he is being held.
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