VILLAS — The Lower Township Police Department on Aug. 13 at approximately 3 p.m. responded to the 100-block of Edna Avenue here on a domestic violence call.
Upon arrival, officers located a male victim who had an injury to his left foot that included abrasions and swelling. In addition, the victim received abrasions to the right side of his torso.
Upon speaking with the victim, it was discovered that a Gina Demalavez, 22, of the 200-block of Village Road came to the residence to pick up their child in common.
As she was preparing to leave the residence on Edna Avenue the victim reached into the vehicle to grab a duffle bag containing the child’s items. At this point the vehicle was put in reverse and accelerated causing the above-described injuries.
Upon receiving this information, Dernalavez was taken into custody at her residence without incident.
She was transported to the Lower Township Police Department for processing.
Judge Birchmeier issued a warrant charging her with assault by auto, release on her own recognizance and no contact with the victim.
Corp. David Fisher, Patrolman Mike Perry, Patrolman Darrin Hickok and Sergeant Thomas Beeby investigated the case.
