Richmond Man Charged with Domestic Battery in Attack on Woman

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A 59-year-old Richmond man, Charles Buddy Johnson Jr., has been charged with domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury after allegedly attacking a 39-year-old female acquaintance in a Kohl's parking lot. The woman suffered significant bruising, swelling, and blood around her mouth, as well as multiple bruises on her legs, arms, and back. Johnson denies the allegations and claims the woman attacked him.

Why it matters

Domestic violence cases like this highlight the ongoing issue of abuse within intimate and acquaintance relationships, which disproportionately impacts women. This incident also raises concerns about repeat offenders, as Johnson has prior convictions for domestic battery and other crimes.

The details

According to the police report, officers responded to a call about a domestic battery incident near 14th and M streets in Richmond. They found the 39-year-old woman at 13th and O streets, where she had "significant bruising and swelling to her right eye and dried red matter that appeared to be blood around her mouth." The woman also had "multiple bruises" on her "legs, arms and back." She told police that Johnson had abused her repeatedly that day, knocking her down, kicking her, striking her in the eye with a large cup, punching her in the face, and threatening her with a knife. Johnson denied the allegations, claiming the woman had attacked him and that he had "not laid a hand" on her.

• The incident occurred on the afternoon of Friday, February 13, 2026.

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What’s next

A trial date has not yet been set for Charles Buddy Johnson Jr. The judge will determine whether he will be allowed out on bail.