On Tuesday, May 4th, Galesburg Police were dispatched to the 900 block of North Henderson Street for reports of a domestic disturbance. Police arrived and met with 27-year old David Mays who initially refused to identify himself until he was handcuffed and placed in a squad car. The female subject was sitting on the curb across the street having body convulsions – according to police reports. Witnesses told police they saw Mays punch the female subject, slam her head against the house, then drag her down the street by her hair. The female subject was five months pregnant with Mays’ child. She was transported to Cottage Hospital by GHAS for medical treatment. Mays was charged with Domestic Battery, Aggravated Battery to a Pregnant Person, Criminal Damage to property (for breaking the female’s cell phone), and Obstruction.
