A man was arrested after allegedly throwing a brick paver at his girlfriend in Wildwood.
Courtland Carter Balmer, 24, of Ocala, was arrested on a felony charge of aggravated battery after Wildwood police were called shortly before midnight Saturday to a home in the 800 block of Powell Street. The girlfriend said she and Balmer had been arguing in the yard when he threw a brick paver at her head, according to the arrest report. She collapsed and Balmer dragged her inside and covered her mouth to prevent her from screaming. However, a neighbor heard a scream.
The girlfriend spotted an approaching patrol car and ran to it.
Balmer was booked at the Sumter County Detention Center and released after posting $15,000 bond.