Tullahoma Man Facing Aggravated Assault Charges

A Tullahoma man was arrested on aggravated assault charges on Aug. 31.
Vichael Dewayne Morristo Taylor, 30, of Picard Drive Tullahoma was arrested on the charges after Tullahoma Police found his girlfriend with strangulation marks on her neck, a bruised eye and lacerations on her knee and chest.
Police were made aware of the assault after a 911 call was routed through Franklin County Communication Center from the Decherd woman being assault at a location in Tullahoma.
Taylor was located at a residence on West Cook Street sitting in his vehicle. He allegedly had blood on his white shorts and T-shirt. There were also blood spots on the driver’s side of his car.
Officers were able to locate the girlfriend at a location on North Jackson Street. Her mother transported her to Harton Regional Medical Center for treatment of her injuries.
Taylor was booked into the Coffee County Jail but was released after posting $5,000 bond.