Man Arrested for Assaulting Girlfriend After Punching Through Door

James Malik Windham, 29, faces charges of aggravated assault and property damage following alleged attack

Mar. 21, 2026 at 12:49am

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A 29-year-old man named James Malik Windham has been arrested in Herriman, Utah for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, including punching through a bathroom door, punching her multiple times, and strangling her. The victim suffered injuries to her face and neck, and Windham was arrested and booked into the Salt Lake County Jail.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents like this highlight the ongoing need for resources and support services to help prevent and address abuse within relationships. This case also raises questions about how to better identify and intervene in potentially volatile domestic situations before they escalate to physical violence.

The details

According to court documents, police responded to a domestic call at a Herriman residence where they found Windham covered in blood with a laceration on his arm. The victim told police that Windham had punched through her bathroom door, punched her multiple times, and strangled her. Police observed injuries on the victim's face and neck consistent with her account, and also reviewed video footage from Windham's phone that appeared to capture audio of the altercation. Windham was arrested and booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on charges of aggravated assault and property damage.

  • On March 21, 2026, police responded to the domestic call at the Herriman residence.

The players

James Malik Windham

A 29-year-old man who was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend.

Herriman Police

The law enforcement agency that responded to the domestic call and arrested Windham.

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What they’re saying

“He punched my face in and broke my nose. I'm bleeding from my hand.”

— The victim

What’s next

Windham will appear before a judge who will determine whether to allow him to be released on bail pending trial.

The takeaway

This case highlights the urgent need for greater awareness, resources, and support services to help prevent and address domestic violence in local communities. While the details are disturbing, it's critical that incidents like this are reported and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law in order to protect victims and hold abusers accountable.