Law enforcement in North Carolina had to request backup when a man who had allegedly hurt his wife refused to let his children leave their home, authorities say.
Tyrone Jenkins, 44, stands charged with four felony counts of false imprisonment, as well as four counts of child abuse, domestic violence, and resisting a public officer, all misdemeanors. The incident unfolded on Thursday, as officers with the Matthews Police Department arrived to a home regarding a report of a domestic disturbance.
It was just after 4:30 p.m. when officers pulled into Chambers Drive and arrived at the home on the 1700 block, according to a press release issued by the police department…