Machesney Park man accused of hitting a pregnant woman with a chair

Machesney Park man accused of hitting a pregnant woman with a chair
Machesney Park man accused of hitting a pregnant woman with a chair
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — Machesney Park Deputies arrested Homer McDonald, 54, for allegedly hitting a pregnant woman with a chair.

On June 9, around 6 p.m., officers were called to the 1100 block of Evans Avenue for reports of domestic violence. The victim told authorities that McDonald shoved her into a refrigerator and hit her in the back with a chair.

Homer mcdonald. Photo: winnebago county jail

The suspect left the house on an electric bike, the woman reported to officials.

Deputies later found McDonald at a home in the 300 block of East Greenview Avenue and took him into custody.

The suspect denied hitting the victim with a chair.

McDonald has four prior convictions for domestic battery, according to court records.

He is charged with aggravated battery of a pregnant woman and two counts of domestic battery that caused contact, while having four prior convictions.

If you are a survivor of domestic or sexual violence, visit our Stateline Strong page for resources.

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