Woman charged with assault in domestic violence case

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Laurel County Sheriff John Root says deputies arrested an East Bernstadt woman Wednesday on assault charges.

Deputies were dispatched to a domestic violence complaint off East Pittsburgh Church Road just north of London.

When deputies arrived at the home, they learned a verbal argument turned physical.

Deputies say 23-year-old Geraldine L. Smith struck a male in the face causing a busted lip.

Smith was arrested and charged with 4th degree assault domestic violence and sent to the Laurel County detention center.