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Royal Lakes Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges in Domestic Attack

Eugene Arnold is accused of causing serious injury and using a power drill in an alleged domestic violence incident this January.

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ROYAL LAKES - A man is facing multiple felony charges following an alleged domestic battery incident that occurred earlier this month.

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According to charging documents filed by the State’s Attorney’s Office, Eugene Arnold of Royal Lakes is accused of attacking the victim, on January 6, 2026.

Charging documents allege Arnold struck her in the face, causing a fractured nose. The injury is listed as great bodily harm, resulting in a charge of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, a felony offense.

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Arnold is also charged with aggravated battery involving the use of a deadly weapon. Authorities allege he used a power drill to strike the victim in the stomach during the incident.

In addition, Arnold faces a charge of domestic battery. Documents state he knowingly caused bodily harm to the victim, by striking her about the body and face, including with a broom handle and a power drill.

Court records did not immediately list whether Arnold has entered a plea. A court date has not yet been announced.

As with all criminal cases, the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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