A Summerville woman was arrested after a domestic disturbance allegedly led to property damage and a physical confrontation with officers.

According to the Summerville Police Department incident report, officers responded to a residence on Gash Street in connection with a domestic-related incident involving Lexington Isher.

Police said Isher allegedly damaged a window air conditioning unit before fleeing into a wooded area behind the residence when officers arrived on scene.

The report states officers repeatedly ordered Isher to stop, but she allegedly refused to comply. Officers later located her lying on the ground in the wooded area attempting to conceal herself.

According to police, Isher resisted efforts to take her into custody and allegedly struck an officer in the face during the struggle before being restrained.

Authorities transported Isher to the Chattooga County Jail.

According to the Summerville Police Department, charges included:

  • Two counts of felony obstruction of a law enforcement officer
  • Two counts of misdemeanor obstruction
  • Three counts of cruelty to children
  • Criminal damage to property under the Family Violence Act

The incident remains under investigation by the Summerville Police Department.