CARMI — A Carmi man is facing charges stemming from a domestic battery complaint Carmi Police responded to around 9:20 Wednesday night in the 100 block of Maple Street.

When police arrived at the scene, they learned that 39-year-old Jason Phillip Schneider was confronted by the 68-year-old victim for striking the children with a belt.

After being confronted, Schneider allegedly shoved the victim causing her to fall to the ground and then struck her with the belt too.

A complaint was signed against Schneider. He was arrested and taken to the White County Jail.

During a search of his person, a metal grinder with a small amount of a green leafy substance was found.

Schneider is charged with aggravated battery to a senior citizen, domestic battery and was additionally cited for possession cannabis.

He remains without bond in the White County Jail.