Bail is set at $100,000 for a man accused of biting, hitting and strangling a woman in Centralia on Friday.
Tieler James Foster, 28, of Centralia, faces one count each of second- and fourth-degree assault, domestic violence.
He was arrested by the Centralia Police Department in the 1700 block of North Pearl Street at noon on Dec. 13, according to call logs, after the victim called the police.
Responding officers noted that the victim had “blood all around her mouth, arms and hands,” according to court documents. She also had blood dripping from her pointer finger, red marks on her face and apparent bruising on her neck.
Foster allegedly got into an argument with the victim after relapsing on alcohol and cocaine, according to court documents.
The victim reported that Foster attacked her during the argument.
Foster reportedly “could not explain what had happened” but knew he’d been in an argument with the victim. He allegedly said “he was injured when he accidentally tripped while trying to leave,” according to court documents.
Responding officers noted that Foster had a scratch on his neck and was splattered with blood that did not appear to be his own.
Foster was arrested at the scene, but allegedly tried to strike an officer with his knee while being taken to the patrol vehicle. He was secured in a WRAP restraint system before being transported to the Lewis County Jail.
“The state is highly concerned about the facts of this case,” Deputy Prosecutor Brandi Archer said during Foster’s preliminary hearing in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday, where she asked Judge Paul Strophy to set bail at $100,000.
Foster’s criminal history includes domestic violence crimes against a different victim, as well as harassment charges, according to Archer.
Defense Attorney Rachael Tiller asked for a lower bail amount, saying that she believes a condition of release prohibiting Foster from consuming drugs or alcohol would alleviate any community safety concerns.
The victim confirmed in court Friday that she did not want the court to issue a no-contact order protecting her from Foster.
Despite this, Strophy chose to issue a no-contact order and to grant the prosecution's $100,000 bail request due to Foster's domestic violence and harassment history.
“That is a significant amount of money, but we’re talking about a significant amount of potential harm,” Strophy said.
Arraignment was scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18.
