WORTHINGTON — A warrant has been issued for Lucas Lopez-Lopez, 23, of Worthington in connection with two counts of domestic assault at both the felony and misdemeanor level.
A Worthington police officer responded to a report of domestic assault at a Worthington residence on Oct. 7. The officer arrived and spoke to the victim, who stated that Lopez-Lopez forced her from the bedroom during an argument. Lopez-Lopez reportedly hit her on the left arm and proceeded to choke her from the front with both hands around her neck. The victim reportedly told police she could not breathe. The officer noted that the victim had a scratch on her hand, and red marks on her hands, arms and neck.
Lopez-Lopez left in a red passenger vehicle after the altercation. His whereabouts are currently unknown.
If convicted, Lopez-Lopez faces a maximum penalty of three years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine for the felony-level domestic abuse charge. The misdemeanor domestic abuse charge carries a maximum 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
