Man Accused of Attacking Pregnant Girlfriend

HOT SPRINGS, AR - Police arrested a Hot Springs man this week who is accused of physically assault his pregnant girlfriend.

According to the Hot Springs Daily, Benjamin M. Pitts was arrested and charged with Domestic Battery in the 3rd Degree.

The victim told police she and Pitts got in an argument over a credit card.  During that verbal altercation, Pitts allegedly struck the victim in the face and head before kicking her in the back. 

The fight then moved to a second location where Pitts is accused of pushing the victim's sister to the ground.

The victim told authorities she is 11 weeks pregnant with the suspect's child.