By Pat Culverhouse

An alleged argument over food reportedly turned violent and a 61-year-old Minden man is now getting his meals at the parish prison and facing a domestic abuse charge.

Michael Ralph Reyes, who lists an address in the 1300 block of Sheppard St., was arrested at his residence on a charge of domestic abuse battery with a dangerous weapon, Chief of Police Jared McIver said. Reyes is also charged with one count of resisting an officer.

Officers reportedly were called to the Sheppard St. location just before 4 p.m. Saturday in response to a report of an injured individual, the Chief said. The property manager at the Sheppard St. location reportedly told responding officers she observed the victim stumbling out of an elevator.

According to reports, the victim alleged her injuries were the result of being hit and kicked by the suspect. Signs of physical injury to the alleged victim’s face were noted by officers, and their investigation began.

Incident reports reveal officers learned the victim and her boyfriend were arguing about who was going to get them food, and the argument became physical. The victim said the suspect then hit her in the head with a chair.

Officers reportedly found Reyes inside the room he shared with the victim, where he resisted attempts to place him into custody after being given verbal commands to comply.

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