Hartselle man charged with domestic violence

Suspect allegedly threatened to rape and kill girlfriend

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:14pm

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A 35-year-old Hartselle, Alabama man was arrested and charged with second-degree domestic violence after he allegedly hit his girlfriend in the face with a pistol and threatened to rape and kill her, according to an affidavit by a Morgan County sheriff's investigator.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents continue to be a major public safety concern in Alabama, with law enforcement and advocacy groups working to address the issue through increased awareness, prevention programs, and stronger enforcement of protective orders and other legal measures.

The details

The suspect, whose name is being withheld to protect the victim's privacy, allegedly assaulted his girlfriend during a dispute at their shared residence in Hartselle. The investigator's affidavit states the man struck the victim in the face with the pistol and made graphic threats to sexually assault and murder her.

  • The incident occurred on Thursday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Morgan County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that investigated the domestic violence incident and filed charges against the suspect.

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What’s next

The suspect is being held in the Morgan County Jail on $30,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court next week to face the domestic violence charges.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges in addressing domestic violence, which remains a persistent problem requiring a multi-faceted approach of stronger laws, better resources for victims, and continued public education to change societal attitudes.