Michael Rash arrested for criminal confinement, strangulation & domestic battery

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 2:00 AM

By Kathy Bottorff

40-year-old Michael Rash of Nutmeg Ridge in Plymouth was arrested on Monday, September 16^th, after Plymouth Police were contacted via Facebook Messenger about a possible domestic situation at Shade Masters, 900 West Jefferson Street.

At approximately 6:00 pm, officers located the victim, Janelle Rash, inside the business. The suspect, Michael Rash, returned to the scene moments after the police arrived.

The victim told Officer Lovely that her husband had battered her and that she had locked herself in the bathroom while she contacted the police. The police report states that Janelle Rash had several marks and cuts on her body, as well as complaints of internal pain.

Michael Rash had what appeared to be a minor scratch and abrasion.

During the investigation, it was determined that there was a primary aggressor in this situation. Michael Rash was taken into custody and transported to the Marshall County Jail, where he was lodged for criminal confinement, resulting in moderate bodily injury as a level 4 felony, domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, and strangulation, both as level 6 felonies. He was held on a $3,000 cash bond.

Readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is a mere allegation that a crime has been committed and that there is only probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. They are presumed innocent throughout the proceedings and are entitled to be represented by counsel and entitled to a trial by jury at which the State is obligated to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt before a judgment of guilt may be made.