The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to a report of a domestic dispute at 107 North Michigan Street in Lapaz on Thursday, April 18th just before 5 p.m.

Through an investigation by Deputy Hollopeter, Brayan Romero,26, of the LaPaz address was arrested for domestic battery in the presence of a child under the age of 16.  This is a level 6 felony. 

Brayan Romero is being held on a $1,500 cash bond. 

Readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is merely an allegation that a crime has been committed and that there is only probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. They are presumed innocent throughout the proceedings and are entitled to be represented by counsel and entitled to a trial by jury at which the State is obligated to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt before a judgment of guilt may be made.