JONESBORO, Ark. — A man has been charged with aggravated assault after a woman told Jonesboro police that he attempted to strike her with a vehicle during an argument, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Leon Mead faces a Class D felony charge of aggravated assault on a family or household member and a misdemeanor charge for driving with a suspended license.
Officers were called to the 1600 block of Stone Street on Nov. 11 in response to a reported disturbance. The woman involved said Mead grew upset, accusing her of taking too long to gather her belongings from her ex-boyfriend's home, the affidavit noted.
A witness informed police that Mead yelled at the woman, threatened to hit her, and then reversed his vehicle before accelerating toward her. According to the affidavit, the woman avoided being hit by leaping in front of a parked vehicle.
Police later located Mead driving the vehicle in question. He was taken into custody and officers discovered that his driver's license was suspended.
Special Judge Barbara Halsey reviewed the case on Nov. 12 and found probable cause for Mead’s arrest. Bond was set at $65,000, with the requirement that Mead wear an ankle monitor as a condition of his release. He is scheduled to appear in court at 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 16 at the Craighead County Courthouse in Jonesboro, according to court documents.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.