On Dec. 14, at 4:52 a.m., deputies responded to a residence in Ridge, for the report of a domestic assault.
Investigation revealed the victim and suspect were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated into a physical confrontation. The victim advised she was struck in the face by Stephen W. Wiley, 52 of Ridge, on Dec. 11, and again on Dec. 13. The victim had several lacerations and bruises as a result of the assault.
Wiley was located at the residence, arrested, charged with second-degree assault and incarcerated in the detention center pending an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.