Fountain Inn Man Accused Of Assault And Battery 2nd Degree

A Fountain Inn man is behind bars this morning facing Assault and Battery 2^nd Degree. 62-year-old, Jerry Lee Calwile was arrested by the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday for the alleged charge. According to the arrest warrant report, on Tuesday, March 11^th, Calwile allegedly struck the victim in the face area with a closed fist and then escalated his violence to choking her, restricting her from contacting law enforcement. The offense took place on Ridgecrest Drive. His cash or surety bond is $10,000.