Marion Man Accused of Brutal Beating, Faces Multiple Felonies

JONESBORO — A Marion man is facing several felony charges after police said he severely beat a woman during a domestic assault earlier this month while her young child was nearby.

According to a probable cause affidavit, officers with the Jonesboro Police Department were dispatched Nov. 8 for a report of domestic battery that had already occurred at an address in the city. When they arrived, the suspect — Jabarie Lenard Hunt, 22, of Marion — had fled the scene.

Police said the alleged victim had visible injuries, including swelling to both eyes, her mouth and ears, as well as lacerations on her lips and forehead. Dried blood was observed on her face and knees…

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