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Pregnant Woman, Kids Attacked by Man
23 Aug
Summary
- Man assaulted pregnant woman and child in apartment.
- Woman had emergency C-section due to placenta rupture.
- Suspect arrested, facing multiple felony charges.
On August 21st, police arrested Desmond Potts, 31, following a violent domestic incident in a southwest Louisville apartment. The confrontation involved a woman, who was 31 weeks pregnant with twins, and her 9-year-old child. According to court records, Potts allegedly headbutted the woman, then slammed her onto a couch and threatened her life with a knife.
The 9-year-old child repeatedly intervened to protect the woman, but was also physically assaulted by Potts. During the struggle, Potts allegedly took the woman's keys and phone, preventing her escape. The woman eventually fled the apartment after multiple altercations.
Upon arriving at the hospital, the woman had to undergo an emergency C-section due to a ruptured placenta. She also sustained a liver laceration, and her child reported neck pain. Potts appeared in court on August 22nd, with his bond set at $100,000, and is scheduled for another appearance on August 31st.
