A Hardy man is in custody after being accused of assaulting a family or household member and making threats during an altercation.
Phillip Roberts, 47, has been charged with second-degree assault of a family or household member, a crime classified as a risk of physical injury, as well as second-degree terroristic threatening. Authorities have not released details about the incident that led to the charges.
Roberts is currently awaiting a bond hearing and a court date.
The charges are being pursued under Arkansas statutes that address domestic violence and threats intended to cause fear or harm. Second-degree assault of a family or household member is a felony charge in Arkansas, while second-degree terroristic threatening is typically a misdemeanor but can escalate depending on individual circumstances.
No further information about the case has been made available at this time.