Sautee man charged with assault, kidnapping after domestic argument

Wesley King (White County Sheriff's Office)

A 21-year-old White County man faces multiple charges following a violent domestic argument, officials say.

White County deputies arrested Wesley King of Sautee after responding to a report of a domestic situation with weapons involved. The alleged incident occurred at a residence on Daylilly Drive on September 14.

Deputies spoke with the victim. She indicated the argument between them turned physical and left her with minor injuries or visible marks.

The deputy at the scene investigated the incident, according to White County Sheriff’s Capt. Clay Hammond. The deputy charged King with battery under the Family Violence Act, 2nd-degree criminal damage to property (damage over $500), possession of a knife during the commission of a crime, aggravated assault, and kidnapping.

King was arrested and booked at the White County Detention Center. His bond was set at $28,500, online jail records show.