On April 5, 2018 Cannelton Police responded to the 4000 Block of Herrman Avenue to investigate a Domestic Battery. While conducting the investigation, 67 year old, Brenda A Boyles shoved the investigating officer. At that time Boyles was arrested for Battery on a Public Safety Official and Domestic Battery.
Boyles was transported to the hospital to be medically cleared for incarceration. While at the hospital Boyles reportedly head-butted an officer and kicked a second officer.
Boyles was later incarcerated at the Perry County Detention Center on charges including Battery on a Public Safety Official, Domestic Battery, and Disorderly Conduct.
The Cannelton Police Department was assisted by the Perry County Sheriff's Department.
