57-year-old David Dukes was charged twice with domestic assault, and violation of conditions of release after two seperate incidents, including one where Dukes was found naked in his ex-girlfriend’s home after being order not to contact her.
On September 3rd, Lebanon Police Officer Taylor was dispatched to 132 North Hatton for a possible domestic assault. Upon arrival, Officer Taylor made contact with David Dukes and entered the residence in disarray. He noted the living room furniture was turned upside down. Lakarrah Lattimore was located in a back bedroom and the officer observed scratches on Lattimore’s left arm and a large scratch on her left leg. She appeared to be afraid and timid while answering questions. It was determined that Dukes was the primary aggressor and he was arrested and charged with domestic assault. He was released on his own recognizance under the condition that he would vacate the residence and stay away from the home and Lattimore.
On September 9th, Officer Seth Jackson of the Lebanon Police Department was dispatched to 132 North Hatton Avenue for an unwanted person on the property. Officer Jackson made contact with Lakarrah Lattimore. Lattimore noticed the deadbolt on her front door was unlocked as she was entering her home. She entered the residence with her uncle, John Seay, as Dukes was coming towards her from the bedroom, naked. When Lattimore told Dukes he wasn’t supposed to be there, he told her he just wanted to talk and attempted to grab her. Seay stepped between them to protect his niece.
Dukes grabbed his clothes and ran off. During the investigation, officers found Dukes’ vehicle parked inside a shed at the rear of the residence. David Dukes had been ordered by Judicial Commissioner Miller to have no contact with Lattimore after his September 3rd arrest. Because of the history of violence toward her and this incident, Lattimore stated she feared for her safety and welfare.
David Dukes was again charged with domestic assault as well as a violation of conditions of release. On September 14th, both domestic assault charges were dropped and Dukes was found guilty of the violation of conditions. He was released again, with conditions.
