A Summerville man, identified as 39-year-old Teddy James Elrod, was arrested last Wednesday afternoon, March 20th,  following a domestic dispute at 372 Union Street. According to the Summerville Police Department, officers were dispatched to the location at 1:38 PM in response to a report of a physical domestic in progress. A Summerville Police officer, who was already in the vicinity conducting an inventory of city equipment, witnessed a woman fleeing the apartment screaming, with a man attempting to pull her back inside. The officer immediately contacted E911 and additional units were dispatched. Upon arrival, responding officers observed the victim standing on the front porch and identified the aggressor as Teddy James Elrod. Police noted the victim was covered in coffee, had fresh red marks on her neck, and a cut on her left wrist. The victim stated that Elrod had choked her, attempted to tear her clothes, and spat on her three times. She further alleged that Elrod tried to prevent her from calling 911 by attempting to seize her phone. The victim declined medical evaluation by EMS, but officers provided her with contact information for the Family Crisis Center. Elrod claimed the victim’s injuries and spilled coffee were the result of him losing his balance and accidentally falling on her. Teddy James Elrod was arrested and charged with simple battery FVA (Family Violence Act) and interference with a 911 call. He was transported to the local jail without incident.