Overview
- Police say the man climbed into a Kubota excavator and struck the rear of his Martin Road home while his wife and two daughters were inside, causing heavy structural damage.
- The woman told officers he returned after a night of drinking and reacted when she said she wanted a divorce, according to the criminal complaint and 911 records.
- Dispatchers reportedly heard yelling and the sound of the excavator on the 911 call and investigators have captured drone video and other evidence showing extensive damage.
- The suspect was taken into custody and faces charges including causing a catastrophe, reckless endangerment, and disorderly conduct; court filings show the victim plans to seek a protection-from-abuse order and a preliminary hearing is scheduled.
- Beyond criminal penalties, officials must determine the home's structural safety and the family's housing and legal needs, which could lead to emergency repairs, relocation and further court action.