Judge maintains $100,000 bond for Louisville man accused of pistol-whipping handicapped woman

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville man accused of assaulting a handicapped woman in a home invasion was back in court Monday.

Police said Jewell Ashby Jr., 37, forced his way into an woman's home on Gardiner Lane earlier this month. He reportedly pistol-whipped the homeowner, knocking her out of her wheelchair.

When her friend showed up, police said Ashby hog-tied that woman and dragged her around the house. He then stole the homeowner's cellphone and van.

"This is a very serious offense," District Court Judge Lisa Langford said in court Monday.

Ashby's attorney asked a judge to lower his bond. The judge denied that request, keeping his bond at $100,000 full cash.

Police were able to locate Ashby because they said he stole the women's phones and police pinged his location. A pursuit ended when Ashby crashed the van into a telephone pole.

Ashby faces a list of charges, including robbery, burglary, unlawful imprisonment and assault.

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