Wallace, North Carolina — A domestic disturbance reported Sunday led to the arrest of a man accused of violently assaulting his former partner and her child. Officers responded to Pondview Apartments after witnesses alerted them to the situation, finding evidence of forced entry upon their arrival.
The victim, Miniyyah Brannon, reported a harrowing encounter with her ex-boyfriend, Jamar Daeshawn Newkirk. She alleged that he entered her home without permission, physically attacked her, and further endangered her 11-year-old child by throwing a stroller, resulting in injuries. Authorities confirmed that Brannon displayed multiple visible injuries consistent with her account of the assault.
Witnesses indicated that several children were present during the incident, heightening concerns for their safety and well-being. Officers quickly located Newkirk hiding in the vicinity. When confronted, he resisted arrest and reportedly damaged police property during the encounter but was ultimately apprehended.
Newkirk has been charged with several felonies, including breaking and entering to terrorize or injure, assault by strangulation, and assault on a female. Additional charges involve serious injury inflicted in the presence of a minor, assault on a child under 12, injury to personal property, and resisting a public officer.
He is currently being held without bond at the Duplin County Jail, where he awaits further proceedings. Law enforcement agencies remind the community of the seriousness of domestic violence and encourage anyone experiencing similar situations to seek help immediately.
The alarming incident has reignited discussions about the importance of support systems and resources available for those affected by domestic violence in the area. Local organizations stand ready to provide assistance and advocacy to victims, emphasizing that no one should endure such violence in silence.