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Rural Essex couple involved in alleged assault on each other

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May 11th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

A man is in custody, and charges a pending against his significant other, following a domestic disturbance that took place at around 10:45-a.m. Friday, at their residence about 4-miles northeast of Essex. The Page County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were dispatched to 1138 C Avenue in response to the disturbance.

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Their investigation determined 28-year old Richard Allen Bloomquist, and 25-year old Tayler Rae McDaniel, had been involved in a physical assault on each other.  Bloomquist was arrested and transported to the Page County Jail on charges of Domestic Abuse Assault and three counts of Child Endangerment. He remained the Page County Jail without bond, Friday evening.

McDaniel was transported to the Shenandoah Medical Center Emergency Room by Essex Fire & Rescue.  The extent of her injuries was not immediately known. Charges are pending on McDaniel at this time.