Domestic Disturbance in Riegelwood Leads to Strangulation and Assault Charges

David Michael Bridgers (CCSO)

RIEGELWOOD, NC — A midnight domestic dispute in Riegelwood led to the arrests of a man and woman on assault charges late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning.

Columbus County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence at 309 Beaver Ridge Drive around 11:13 p.m. on Oct. 13 following reports of a violent domestic disturbance. The victim, identified in incident logs as Tabitha Jade Bridgers, reported being assaulted with hands and personal weapons.

Following an investigation, deputies arrested David Michael Bridgers, 32, of 311 Beaver Ridge Road. He was charged with felony assault by strangulation, misdemeanor assault on a female, and misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon. His bond was set at $10,000 secured.

Deputies also charged Hannah Michelle Bridgers, 29, of the same address, with misdemeanor simple assault in connection with the incident. She was released on a $2,000 unsecured bond.

All individuals named in this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Charges and case statuses may change as investigations and court proceedings continue.



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