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A Dewey man was seen in Washington County Court on Thursday afternoon on the charge of domestic abuse against a pregnant woman. Neil Dodd was arrested Wednesday night just after 8 pm after police responded to a call of a domestic in progress. 

Dodd had fled the scene before police arrived but was picked up shortly after. According to an affidavit, the victim told police that her and Dodd were arguing when he allegedly started to push her around before punching her in the face.

The victim said that Dodd began to pull her hair and choke her before pinning her down on the bed. There also was a minor in the house that told police that they saw the entire incident and corroborated the victims story.

Police found bruising and marks on the victim to that were consistent with her story. The victim later told police that she was also seven months pregnant. Dodd is being held on a $50,000 bond and his next court date is June 21^st.