A 28-year-old man has been taken into custody and charged with multiple crimes related to a domestic violence incident that occurred on June 24 at an east Charlotte apartment complex. David Caldwell is being held without bond in the Mecklenburg County Jail.
According to police, the original call was reported around 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, in response to a domestic violence-related situation in the 1500 block of Kelston Place. The incident concluded by 2 p.m. that day without an arrest being made at that time.
On Monday, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced that Caldwell was taken into custody on June 25 and is facing charges for assault by strangulation, second-degree kidnapping, possession of a firearm by a felon, assault by pointing a gun, and domestic violence. The victim, a 25-year-old woman who had previously dated Caldwell, suffered minor injuries during the incident.
The investigation into this case is ongoing, and police say more information will be released as it becomes available.
**Background**
Domestic violence incidents are a serious concern in many communities across the United States. According to various sources, domestic violence can take many forms, including physical, emotional, and financial abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, there are resources available for help, such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233).