On Jan. 5, deputies received a complaint for a domestic assault. Investigation revealed Shannon Johanna Dement, 27 of Lexington Park, and her husband Daniel Holley Dement, 41 of Lexington Park, engaged in a verbal argument which turned physical when Daniel Dement pointed a .22 caliber rifle at Shannon Dement.
Shannon Dement was able to leave the room where the altercation took place. Shannon Dement went into the kitchen where she was followed by Daniel Dement. The argument began again and Daniel Dement threw food items onto the floor. Shannon Dement then struck Daniel Dement in the face and head with her hands and left the residence. A short time later Shannon Dement returned to the residence and the verbal dispute started again. Daniel Dement went to an outdoor shed to get away from Shannon Dement and to stop the dispute. Daniel Dement locked the shed from the inside and Shannon Dement kicked the door open and punched Daniel Dement in the eye.
The .22 caliber rifle was recovered at the residence. Daniel Dement sustained visible signs of injury.
Daniel Dement was arrest and charged with first-degree assault. Shannon Dement was arrested and charged with second-degree assault.