A 19-year-old Batesville woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly striking a man with a hammer and stealing $300 during a domestic altercation.
Police arrested Talynn Kay Cryderman on October 14, 2026, following an investigation into the incident, which reportedly occurred late on the night of October 10 at a residence on Oak Street.
Law enforcement responded to the scene around 11:36 p.m., where they found the victim standing at the bottom of the steps outside the home. According to the police report, the man appeared unsteady on his feet and was bleeding from a head injury. He told officers that he and Cryderman had been drinking together in his home when he asked her to leave. The situation escalated when Cryderman allegedly refused to leave, struck him with a hammer, took $300 in cash, and locked him out of the residence.
The victim was taken by Vital Link EMS to White River Medical Center, where he was treated for lacerations to the left side of his head and a broken wrist.
Cryderman has been charged with second-degree domestic battery, a Class C felony, and theft of property, a Class A misdemeanor. Her bond was set at $25,000. A court date is scheduled for October 27.
Further details about the circumstances leading up to the incident or Cryderman’s legal representation were not immediately available.