Police: Injured and pregnant victim jumps on suspect’s car following domestic assault

A Hawkins County man is charged with reckless endangerment and domestic assault after police said he physically abused his pregnant girlfriend who jumped on the hood of his car when he tried to leave.

The victim was found face down in the yard and told deputies that Brandon Tyler Powers, 31, of Surgoinsville, threw her down and then punched and kicked her in the face during the incident. She also said she slid off the vehicle afterward and was taken by EMS to a local hospital.

Powers is scheduled to be arraigned in Sessions Court and is currently out of jail after posting bond.

(MUGSHOT: HCSO TN)