The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office says that they arrested 46-year-old Keith Romero after they responded to a home in the 3700 block of King Street after receiving a call about a domestic violence incident.

Detectives say the suspect fled the scene before they got there.  They learned that the victim sustained injuries during the domestic violence incident, and she was prevented from leaving the home.

After a brief search, investigators found Romero near the are of the home.  He was taken into custody.

Romero was booked into the Iberia Parish Jail on charges of false imprisonment and aggravated domestic battery.

The case remains under investigation.

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