BEDFORD – A Bedford man was arrested Saturday night following a domestic disturbance call at an apartment complex on 6th Street.
According to a probable cause affidavit filed by Bedford Police Officer Joshua Turner, Jonathan Hostetter, 35, faces charges of disorderly conduct, resisting law enforcement by force, and battery.
Officers were dispatched to the apartment at approximately 9:36 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, in response to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers reported hearing Hostetter yelling from a second-story balcony. As they approached the building, a downstairs neighbor inquired about the commotion and asked it to stop. The yelling from the upstairs apartment continued.
Upon reaching the second floor, Officer Turner stated he witnessed Hostetter allegedly shove another man aggressively back into the apartment with both hands to the chest. Both men were reportedly yelling loudly. Officers detained Hostetter due to his aggressive behavior and physical contact with the other man.
While another officer spoke with Hostetter and his wife, Officer Turner talked to the other man, who had a small amount of dried blood on his chin. The man stated there had been ongoing issues with Hostetter since he moved in approximately two to three weeks prior, including disagreements about food and his ability to leave. The man claimed Hostetter and his wife wanted him to watch their child frequently, hindering his job search. The child was not home when the dispute began. The man reportedly wanted to go that evening to return to his mother’s but alleged that Hostetter was preventing him from gathering his belongings and blocking the doorway. The male declined to press charges regarding Hostetter restricting his movement or the alleged push.
After a temporary de-escalation, officers removed Hostetter’s handcuffs. Hostetter reportedly stated he and the male were arguing because the male had moved in with them twice before and then moved out. He expressed anger that the man he called “a grown man” wanted to live with his mother.
Officers advised Hostetter that he could not prevent someone from leaving if they wished and that he could not physically touch another person. Hostetter reportedly stated he understood. Officers informed Hostetter that the male could gather his belongings and leave. Hostetter allegedly countered that the male could not take anything without his name on it, to which officers replied that the male could take his possessions.
At this point, Hostetter allegedly began yelling again, telling the male to get out. Officers instructed Hostetter to lower his voice multiple times. As officers directed the male to gather his belongings and come with them, Hostetter continued to yell loudly and curse at the male. Due to his continued tumultuous behavior and refusal to lower his voice after multiple warnings, which had already disturbed his neighbor, officers decided to detain Hostetter.
Hostetter then allegedly ran into a bedroom at the far end of the apartment. Officers followed, and upon entering the bedroom, Hostetter jumped on the bed and yelled at them to stay away. Officers took Hostetter to the ground and placed him in custody. While escorting Hostetter to a patrol vehicle, Hostetter allegedly claimed that the male had illegal substances in his belongings. Officers obtained consent to search the male’s belongings but found nothing illegal.
The male was given a courtesy ride to a nearby location to wait for transportation. Hostetter was transported to the Lawrence County Jail.
Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent unless convicted through due legal proceedings. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.
