Davidson County man charged after assault victim was hospitalized in November, deputies say
The Davidson County Sheriff's office reports that a man suspected of assaulting a woman around Thanksgiving is now behind bars.
According to the office, the Thomasville Medical Center staff called the Davidson County Sheriff's office about a woman in their hospital on Nov. 23, 2023.
Hospital staff said the victim was in critical condition for what was first reported as seizure activity and falling. However, hospital staff said the visible injuries were not consistent with a seizure and falling.
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The woman was in the hospital for an extended period, according to deputies. Once she was finally released, Davidson County deputies asked her for a statement and continued an investigation.
On Feb. 21, deputies arrested Andrew Scott Hepler of Thomasville. Hepler is charged with Felony Assault and inflicting Serious Injury.
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Deputies put Hepler into the Davidson County Jail. He is on a domestic hold until his court date.
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