Augusta suspect accused of assaulting a woman, dog in front of children
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A suspect has been accused of assaulting a woman and a dog in front of two children in Augusta, we learned from authorities on Thursday.
***WARNING: The following details are graphic, and may be considered disturbing for some readers.***
On Oct. 12 at 2:22 a.m. deputies say they responded to the 1900 block of Harvest Point about an assault on a woman and a pet dog in front of two juveniles.
Deputies said they were told that the victim was texting a friend for help because Anthony Warthen, 29, was holding a knife and would stab her if she notified the police. She told dispatch she was scared because of his past violent behavior.
Deputies surrounded the apartment and saw Warthen holding a large knife and waving it around while acting erratic. They also could hear a loud verbal argument, according to the report.
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When attempting to speak with the victim, she told deputies she could not step out of the apartment due to Warthen stopping her.
The victim then told deputies to enter the apartment, and Warthen placed the knife down, the report states. He was immediately put under arrest.
The victim stated she and Warthen were fighting over her two children letting the dog out of the cage, deputies said.
Warthen threatened her, slammed her to the ground and started choking her, the victim told deputies. She was able to escape and try to call her friend and 911, but he grabbed her phone and slammed it on the ground multiple times.
He continued to threaten her with a knife against her throat, saying he would kill her, then threw her on the ground once more, according to the victim.
Warthen picked up the metal dog crate and threw it at her, striking her and her dog, named Kira, the victim told deputies. He then turned to Kira and punched her in the head multiple times.
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The victim advised the crate hit her computer, but Warthen proceeded to dump rubbing alcohol all over the computer and keyboard, according to the report.
EMS reported the victim had multiple visible cuts and marks on her neck, back and chest, authorities said.
Deputies said they read Warthen his Miranda Rights and he agreed to talk. He stated the victim had multiple knives, damaged all the property and was abusing him.
He stated he never held any knives in his hand despite deputies observing him doing so. When deputies tried to transport Warthen, he became combative and attempted to fight with deputies.
The victim stated both children were present during the crime.
Warthen was arrested on Oct. 13 and charged with eight counts of obstructing/hindering a person from making an emergency call, seven counts of terroristic threats and acts, six counts of possession of a weapon during a crime, five counts of aggravated assault, four counts of cruelty to children in the third degree, three counts of cruelty to animals, two counts of cruelty to children in the third degree and one count of criminal tres, according to jail records.
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