Police seek suspect in domestic violence case

SANDUSKY — Police are searching for a Sandusky man who allegedly assaulted a local woman in a domestic violence case.An arrest warrant has been issued for Timothy Matthews Jr., 43, 1400 block of Hayes Ave. Matthews has two previous local domestic violence convictions, according to a Sandusky police report.The report states at 10:18 a.m. Monday, police were dispatched to the 1500 block of Hayes Avenue on a report from a woman who said she had been attacked.Police interviewed Matthews at the scene, but he gave officers very little information, the report states.Police found the woman and the officer noted she had red marks on her neck and on her leg.The woman told police that they had an argument, and Matthews allegedly began throwing and breaking things. He then allegedly grabbed her by the hair, pulled her around, and choked her.Police prepared felony domestic violence charges and had warrants drawn up.