A Christian County Board member and his nephew have been released from custody following a domestic battery charge. Ray Koonce, member of District 3, was arrested on Thursday afternoon and appeared in front of Judge Douglas Jarman on Friday. Koonce was arrested on August 29th after he allegedly made physical contact with Tristin Huddleston, later identified as Koonce’s nephew.  

According to the report at 2:09 PM on Thursday, Christian County Officers were dispatched to a residence.  Upon arrival, they met Koonce and Huddleston for a report of domestic battery. Both were living at the residence. Huddleston indicated that there was an argument over delaying a travel departure to another city that led to a physical argument.  Huddleston told police Koonce struck him several times in the bathroom in the left kneecap. Koonce told police that Huddleston was the aggressor. 

Huddleston also appeared in court. His probable cause listed that there was an argument over travel plans and Koonce told police that Huddleston raised his fists in an effort to fight him. Koonce says Huddleston struck him several times. 

The misdemeanor charge, if found guilty, carries a sentence of up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. Koonce is set for a status hearing set for October 1st.  Huddleston is set for a status hearing on October 3rd.  

Regional Radio News reached out to County Board Chair Bryan Sharp but he was unavailable for comment.