MONTGOMERY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an altercation that sent a suspect to the hospital and then to jail.

Just before 9a.m. Thursday, police&nbsp; were dispatched to a disturbance call in the 200 block of North Spring Street in Caney, Kansas, according to a media release.

At the scene, officers discovered one man&nbsp; who was heavily intoxicated and suffering from head injuries he sustained during an altercation in the home. 

The suspect was identified as Terry Mitchell, 65, Copan Oklahoma. 

There was a female victim in the home, who had been assaulted by Mitchell during an argument.  At some point during the altercation the victim defended herself by striking Mitchell in the head with a glass vase, resulting in injuries to Mitchell.

Officers arrested Mitchell for Battery, Disorderly Conduct, and Interference with a Law Enforcement Officer.

Mitchell remained combative and was taken to Labette Health in Independence Kan. for evaluation prior to being taken to jail.  Independence P.D. assisted at the hospital with controlling Mitchell until he was placed in the County Jail. 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607098615257.png" alt="The visible injuries in Mitchell's booking photo were sustained prior to officers arrival at the home, according to police." />
 <figcaption>The visible injuries in Mitchell's booking photo were sustained prior to officers arrival at the home, according to police.</figcaption>
 </figure>MONTGOMERY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an altercation that sent a suspect to the hospital and then to jail.Just before 9a.m. Thursday, police&nbsp; were dispatched to a disturbance call in the 200 block of North Spring Street in Caney, Kansas, according to a media release.At the scene, officers discovered one man&nbsp; who was heavily intoxicated and suffering from head injuries he sustained during an altercation in the home. The suspect was identified as Terry Mitchell, 65, Copan Oklahoma. There was a female victim in the home, who had been assaulted by Mitchell during an argument. At some point during the altercation the victim defended herself by striking Mitchell in the head with a glass vase, resulting in injuries to Mitchell.Officers arrested Mitchell for Battery, Disorderly Conduct, and Interference with a Law Enforcement Officer.Mitchell remained combative and was taken to Labette Health in Independence Kan. for evaluation prior to being taken to jail. Independence P.D. assisted at the hospital with controlling Mitchell until he was placed in the County Jail.

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