Forced entry into a residence on Houston Street resulted in an assault and the arrest of Wesley James Chester, 34. Chester of Sulphur Springs assaulted a male and female in the Houston Street resident. He shoved the female toward the front door and placed her in a choke hold causing restriction of breathing. He then struck a male in the head and placed him in a choke hold causing restricted breathing.
Law enforcement observed visible injuries to both victims. Chester. charged with burglary of a habitation with intent to assault, was belligerent with officers and jailers when booked into Hopkins County jail where he is held on a $20,000 bond.