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A Thibodaux woman was allegedly beaten and held against her will for more than 20 hours last week.
The suspected perpetrator is facing felony domestic abuse charges.
Lafourche Sheriff Craig Webre said this week that Jamie Scarbrough, 49, of Thibodaux, was arrested and charged for his alleged role in the incident, which took place on Feb. 1.
Scarbrough is charged with felony domestic abuse battery and false imprisonment – officer charged with a dangerous weapon.
His bond was set at $60,000, but he is not eligible for release, as Scarbrough is being held by the Louisiana Probation and Parole board.
According to Webre, LPSO deputies were called to a Thibodaux house on Feb. 1 after a call stating that a woman had been beaten and held against her will by a man that she had previously had a relationship with.
Through investigation, deputies learned that the woman arrived for lunch on that day when she allegedly discovered Scarbrough standing outside the residence. Authorities said the suspect then forced the woman inside and held her there throughout the night with a knife.
On Tuesday morning, authorities said that the woman attempted to flee the residence, but Scarbrough caught her and then allegedly struck her several times on the face and body. She then got free and was able to call for help.
Authorities said they contacted Scarbrough by phone, and he eventually agreed to surrender to deputies.
He was taken into custody without incident and is charged with the aforementioned offenses.
