AUGUSTA — An Augusta man who allegedly punched a woman in the head, slapped her so hard she fell down, and threatened to kill her, was indicted Oct. 16 on domestic violence charges.

Dustin E. Gay, 41, of Augusta, was indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury on two counts of domestic violence aggravated assault, two counts of domestic violence assault, and one count of domestic violence criminal threatening.

The woman he allegedly assaulted said he punched her in the head, slapped her in the face so hard she lost her balance and fell, and held a charging cord to her neck and said he was going to kill her. Police noted when they interviewed her she had a red mark on her neck and blood on her head around her earring, and was limping, according to an affidavit filed by Augusta police Officer Erik Maheu.

The woman also initially said the man had hit her with his car, injuring her leg. She later recanted that allegation in a statement to police and said he was following her in his car, while she was walking, and she thought he was going to hit her. She said he stopped and tried to get her into the car and she stepped back, tripped and injured her ankle.

Later, she told police he punched her in the ankle.

One of the two Class B domestic violence aggravated assault charges for which Gay was indicted, however, still states he did “intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly cause bodily injury” to the woman, “with the use of a dangerous weapon, a motor vehicle.” A Class B crime is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.

The incidents allegedly took place July 21, in Augusta, after the pair had been out to multiple bars and restaurants in the city, and they argued, both while out, and after they’d returned home.

An indictment is not a finding of guilt but indicates enough evidence exists to proceed toward trial. Also indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury, which handed up its findings Oct. 16, were:

• Jeremy Bishop, 50, of Plymouth, operating after revocation, June 13, in Gardiner.

• Dakoda M. Cole, 28, of Windsor, domestic violence aggravated assault, domestic violence assault, and obstructing report of a crime or injury, July 26, in Windsor.

• Brian J. Coutu, 35, of Augusta, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (cocaine base), operating after suspension, leaving scene of an accident involving property damage, and criminal operating under the influence.

• Daniel D. Cram, 41, of Clinton, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (containing fentanyl powder), unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (cocaine base), and refusing to submit to arrest, July 1, in Waterville; and aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs (fentanyl powder), unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (methamphetamine), violation of condition of release, and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (containing fentanyl powder), July 20, in Waterville.

• Veronica R. Davila, 23, of Augusta, escape, June 10, in Augusta.

• Albert Jonathan DiPietro, 39, of Jay, burglary, two counts of theft by unauthorized taking, and criminal mischief, July 5, in Rome.

• Sherry L. Gilley, 39, of Harpswell, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (containing methamphetamine), unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (cocaine), and violation of condition of release, Aug. 19, in Vassalboro.

• Nicholas C. Hunter, 46, of Waterville, theft by unauthorized taking, April 23, in Manchester; and theft by unauthorized taking, May 2, in Augusta; and theft by unauthorized taking, May 4, in Augusta.

• Misty Jean Ireland, 40, of Gardiner, aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs (fentanyl powder), and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (containing fentanyl powder), Aug. 13, in Waterville.

• Ronjan Johnson, 44, of Brockton, Massachusetts, two counts of aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs (fentanyl powder), Feb. 12, in Albion.

• Jaymie L. LaChapelle, 39, of Augusta, theft by unauthorized taking, March 2, in Augusta; and theft by unauthorized taking, March 3, in Augusta; and theft by unauthorized taking, March 4, in Augusta.

• Michael Joseph Gola Jr., 33, of Oakland, domestic violence terrorizing, domestic violence criminal threatening, and harassment by telephone or electronic communication device, between Jan. 4 and Jan. 7, in Kennebec County.

• Dakota L. L’Italien, 33, of Monmouth, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (containing methamphetamine), Aug. 12, in Monmouth.

• Joshua R. Johnston, 39, of Waterville, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (containing fentanyl powder), and criminal trespass, July 13, in Waterville.

• Omar Sims Marquez, 21, of Waterbury, Connecticut, aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs (fentanyl powder), unlawful trafficking in scheduled drugs (cocaine base), falsifying physical evidence, and criminal forfeiture, of $3,609, Aug. 1, in Waterville.

• Justin McCausland, 28, of Winslow, theft by unauthorized taking, between Jan. 2 and June 7, in Winslow; and false public report, June 7, in Winslow.

• Shawn Allan McKeil, 42, of Fairfield, domestic violence criminal threatening, Aug. 4, in Winslow; and violation of condition of release, between Aug. 1 and Aug. 4, in Winslow.

• Casey W. Merry, 44, of Mercer, operating after revocation, violation of condition of release, and operating without a license, July 12, in Waterville.

• Kyle W. Northrup, 35, of Jefferson, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (containing fentanyl powder), unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (psilocybin mushrooms), and criminal operating under the influence, Aug. 19, in Augusta.

• Caleb M. O’Clair, 19, of Waterville, domestic violence assault, Sept. 3, in Waterville.

• James D. Pinkham Jr., 44, of Sidney, theft by unauthorized taking, Aug. 2, in Augusta.

• Lynn Robert Poulin Jr., 45, of Winslow, operating after revocation, and operating without a license, May 22, in Winslow.

• Jason R. Reckards, 44, of Livermore, burglary, theft by unauthorized taking, and aggravated criminal mischief, July 25, in Wayne.

• Emmanuel D. Reynolds, 44, of Waterville, two counts of aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs (cocaine), two counts of aggravated trafficking in scheduled drugs (fentanyl powder), unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (cocaine), unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (containing fentanyl powder), possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and criminal forfeiture, of $9,181, Aug. 15, in Waterville.

• Connie F. Richards, 37, of Madison, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (containing fentanyl powder), unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (methamphetamine), and violation of condition of release, Sept. 13, in Waterville.

• Joshua Souther, 47, of Livermore Falls, burglary, theft by unauthorized taking, and aggravated criminal mischief, July 25, in Wayne.

• Kyle Spooner, 28, of Waterville, theft by unauthorized taking, Aug. 5, in Waterville.

• David Stanford, 49, of Waterville, domestic violence terrorizing, Aug. 28, in Waterville.

• John Carrol Williams Jr., 56, of Albion, domestic violence assault, and aggravated criminal mischief, Sept. 21, in Albion.

• Acacia S. Wilmot, 31, of Augusta, violation of condition of release, and unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (cocaine base), Aug. 11, in Augusta.

• Tyler A. Wilson, 26, of Augusta, violation of condition of release, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (fentanyl powder), and violation of condition of release, Sept. 11, in Waterville; and violation of condition of release, between June 15 and Sept. 11, in Augusta.