Man punches, drags pregnant woman

by Mindy Aguon

Guam - 28-year-old Jeremy Balmonte was arrested on assault charges after he allegedly punched a 7-month pregnant woman that he knew and then dragged her with his truck.  According to the magistrate's complaint, Balmonte and the woman got into an argument.  He allegedly put the truck in drive resulting in her being dragged. 

Officers noted injuries to the woman's stomach, knees, face and arms and she is being monitored at the naval hospital. Balmonte was arrested on charges of assault, family violence and reckless conduct.