Ex-husband charged in ring attack still in jail without bail
By Erin Rhoda erhoda@mainetoday.com
Staff Writer
SKOWHEGAN — A man accused of forcing his former wife to swallow his wedding ring made his first court appearance Wednesday in Somerset County Superior Court.
Darryl Roberts
Darryl Alan Roberts, 44, of Fairfield, did not enter a plea Wednesday, defense lawyer John Alsop said.
“I’m sure he’ll have some defense to raise, but we didn’t get into it,” Alsop said.
Roberts was arrested Sunday for a June incident in which he allegedly kicked his way into Rice’s home and locked bedroom, punched her and then forced her to swallow his wedding ring when she opened her mouth to scream, police said.
His felony charges also stem from accusations that he called her 16 times in three hours to make threats on her life; he also allegedly continued to call her at various times afterward.
He faces charges of aggravated criminal trespassing, domestic-violence assault and two counts of domestic-violence terrorizing. He was also arrested on a probation revocation and probation hold.
Roberts is currently being held without bail at Somerset County Jail for breaking probation, but his bail situation could be reviewed once an attorney is appointed, Justice Peter Darvin decided.
For the woman, Theresa Rice, 30, the idea of Roberts being released is “terror,” she said in telephone interview.
“I had to move out of the apartment I was living in and into a building with security-locked doors. I’ve been able to breathe easier since he’s been arrested. I’ve been able to get a job,” Rice said.
If he’s released, she said she won’t go out in public unless she has other people with her.
“There’s no reason to put your hands on a woman. None,” she said.
Roberts was convicted April 27 in Kennebec County District Court of domestic-violence assault against the same woman.
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9 COMMENTS
EYESOPENED said...
John Alsop what a joke, well if the system wants you screwed Alsop is your man, cut a deal now thats the only way he works! cut a deal or he will cut one for you the longest time possible; no defense here hes is too busy skiing or camping or just hanging with his best buddy the D.A. fowle
July 29, 2010 at 2:00 AM Report abuse
punk51 said...
sadly...there are a lot more like him out there. she needs to get a gun/take some practice/use it on him when he gets out
July 29, 2010 at 6:01 AM Report abuse
Sassy1 said...
what a creepy lookin' jerk!!! Look at those eyes...*shiver
July 29, 2010 at 6:40 AM Report abuse
cookson said...
she's scared for her life lmao that's why she was at the budget host two days after it all alledgedly happened right and she moved out of her apartment cause she didn't pay her rent but oh well lmao.... oh and by the way you can't own a gun when you were convicted of a domestic assault so guess she's screwed there lmao....Probably should watch what men you play with their emotions with cause some men don't take it well.....
July 29, 2010 at 6:48 AM Report abuse
Robinwhod said...
He is definately the RING leader...
July 29, 2010 at 7:17 AM Report abuse
Jonsey said...
Always more to the story as she chose to go out with him after she was estranged from him. (First domestic assault was in April). Sounds like they both make bad choices.
July 29, 2010 at 8:34 AM Report abuse
dG9iYWQ%3D said...
and sorry about your lucky Jonsey but there was not assult in April he was in jail in Kennebec Count so you really should get your facts straight
July 29, 2010 at 12:15 PM Report abuse
dG9iYWQ%3D said...
Wow Amanda you quote your uncle pretty well guess you should take your own advise so your husband wouls stop putting his hands on you by the why have you told him and Al, (in june and july) Jeff, (many times in july including the fourth) mark the day you got arrested for drinking on probation and the guy from rehab you still meet behind his back when you are "doing things" for your husband? As for her record how many times did you go to jail for domestic assult on ricky a man that would never hit you? You like to run your mouth alot all you biz is posted on another site just so you know and she was never in a hotel with him get your facts straight before you keep trying to run your mouth about your sister
July 29, 2010 at 3:27 PM Report abuse
paulieparrot said...
He's too old for her! What was she thinking??!!
July 30, 2010 at 12:28 AM Report abuse