Buna man arrested for assaulting wife

Jasper County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Jasper County deputies arrested a 48-year-old Buna man named Christopher Eppes after he allegedly assaulted his wife, leaving her with visible injuries. Eppes was charged with Assault-Family Violence by Impeding Breathing.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents are a serious concern in many communities, with victims often facing physical, emotional, and psychological trauma. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to respond to and address such cases.

The details

According to the report, deputies responded to a disturbance call at a house on County Road 642 near Buna. When they arrived, they found the woman with visible injuries and she said Eppes had choked her.

  • On Tuesday, deputies responded to the disturbance call.

The players

Christopher Eppes

A 48-year-old Buna man who was arrested and charged with Assault-Family Violence by Impeding Breathing.

Jasper County deputies

Law enforcement officers who responded to the domestic disturbance call and arrested Eppes.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of domestic violence awareness and the need for continued efforts to support victims and hold perpetrators accountable in order to create safer communities.