JACKSON CO. Fla.-- The Jackson County Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic violence call on Wednesday on Wilimar Rd, in Cottondale.
Deputies say they observed visible injuries to her throat when they made contact with the female victim.
After an investigation, officials say they determined that the female's ex-boyfriend had punched her several times in the head and had grabbed her throat several times causing disruption to her normal breathing.
Deputies say they went to locate the male suspect at an address off of Pilgrim Rest Church Rd, but upon their arrival, a white male, identified as Casey Sterrett, fled the residence.
According to reports, Sterrett was taken into custody a short distance from the residence without incident, after a short chase. Sterrett was transported to the Jackson County Correctional Facility to await first appearance.
Casey A. Sterrett is facing several charges related to domestic battery and resisting arrest.
