Greenwood, LA – Gregory James Hill, 48, was arrested early Sunday morning, January 12, 2025, following an incident in which he allegedly assaulted a woman while driving on I-20.
Quick action by 911 operators and local law enforcement led to the rescue of the victim and Hill’s arrest.
At 2:19 a.m., Shreveport Police were dispatched to the area of I-220 after receiving a report of a woman being assaulted by her boyfriend inside a moving vehicle.
While the 911 call was being dispatched, operators remained on the line, listening as the assault occurred and tracked the phone to I-20W near Greenwood, Louisiana.
Greenwood Police officers were notified of the situation and Officers quickly located the suspect’s 2018 F-150 at the corner of Howell Street and Greenwood Road.
An investigation conducted by Sgt. Faris, Cpl. Fertenbaugh, and Officer Williams revealed that Hill struck the victim multiple times in the face while driving. After parking, Hill allegedly refused to let the victim leave the truck, telling her she could not leave and that he was going to kill her.
The victim also reported that Hill strangled her while parked, leaving handprints on her throat and causing her to experience difficulty breathing and “seeing stars.”
During his interview with Hill, Sgt. Faris observed signs of alcohol impairment. The victim was treated on the scene by medics from Caddo Fire District #3. Hill was transported to the Greenwood Police Department, where he performed the Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST).
Sgt. Faris observed multiple indicators of impairment during the test, but Hill refused to provide a breath sample when requested.
Hill was booked into Caddo Correctional Center on the following charges:
- Domestic Abuse Battery with Strangulation
- False Imprisonment
- Driving While Intoxicated (3rd
Offense) - Unlawful Refusal of a Chemical
Test - Driving While License Suspended for Certain Priors
This case highlights the dedication and quick response of 911 operators and law enforcement officers, whose efforts ensured the victim’s safety and the apprehension of the suspect.
