Jonesboro Man Charged with Aggravated Assault and Child Endangerment Following Domestic Disturbance
District Judge Tommy Fowler has found probable cause to charge 22-year-old Tyrek Mehki Coleman with aggravated assault on a family or household member (Class D felony), first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor (Class D felony), third-degree assault on a family or household member (Class C misdemeanor), and disorderly conduct (Class C misdemeanor). These charges stem from an incident on September 13, when Jonesboro police officers responded to a domestic disturbance involving a firearm at an apartment complex. The victim reported that she had gone to Coleman's apartment with her child to retrieve belongings after their recent breakup. An argument ensued, during which Coleman allegedly threw food at her. The victim then exited the apartment, but Coleman followed her into the parking lot, became physical, and pointed a handgun directly at her. The victim's child was in a carrier next to her at the time. A witness corroborated the victim's account of the physical assault and the firearm being pointed. F...
