Miss. lawmaker arrested, bonds out

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. - Mississippi state representative Doug McLeod, who represents District 107 that includes George and Stone counties, was arrested on domestic violence simple assault charges May 18. According to an incident report from George County Sheriff’s deputies McLeod was drunk when they arrived at his home, WLOX reported. They were answering a call for assistance that came from inside the house. A woman inside the house told deputies that McLeod punched his wife. Deputies reported blood was seen in the couple’s bedroom. An ambulance was called to check out the victim’s injuries. She did not require hospitalization. McLeod was booked on simple assault charges and has since bonded out. WLOX News attempted to contact Rep. McLeod for comment, but has been unable to make contract with him. The sheriff’s office said the case is still under investigation. (Source: WLOX 05/21/19)