27-05-2025
Man charged after allegedly holding newborn by foot while assaulting woman in Monongalia County
MORGANTOWN, (WBOY) — A man has been charged with allegedly strangling a woman and abusing an infant in Monongalia County.
On May 12, deputies with the Monongalia County Sheriff's Department responded to a call of a dispute taking place at Timberline Apartments in Morgantown, according to a criminal complaint.
While en route, deputies were advised that a female victim had gotten to a different residence and informed the occupants that Doryian Williams, 24, of Braddock, Pennsylvania, had punched her, deputies said.
After officers arrived, the victim told them that Williams had taken her cell phone and 'restrained her from leaving' for multiple hours, according to the complaint.
During the time Williams held the victim, he also grabbed a newborn infant from the victim, 'held [the infant] by the foot over the bed' and 'slammed [the infant] onto the bed' before knocking the adult victim to the ground and choking her, deputies said.
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After choking the victim, Williams 'grabbed a handgun and held it in his hand while he began to yell at her angrily' and then struck the victim 'with the handgun multiple times,' according to the complaint.
Williams has been charged with strangulation and child abuse. He is being held in North Central Regional Jail.
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