By Pat Culverhouse

A Minden man has learned that throwing keys into someone’s face is a key to a cell in the parish prison.

Jeffrey Lane Flournoy, 59, is charged with domestic abuse battery with child endangerment after his arrest Wednesday for an incident at a residence in the 400 block of Front St.

Officers were called to the residence where they learned Flournoy had reportedly thrown a set of keys and struck his girlfriend in the face.

According to statements, the pair had been involved in a verbal dispute when the female asked for her phone charger and keys. At that time, Flournoy allegedly threw the keys.

Officers reportedly learned six juveniles ranging in age from one to 12 years were present inside the residence during the incident.

Flournoy reportedly is being held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center.

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