BENLD - A Benld man previously convicted of domestic battery has been charged again with the same offense after allegedly attacking a member of his household.

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Donald E. Ruyle, 52, of Benld, was charged on Sept. 8, 2025, with one count of domestic battery, a Class 4 felony.

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On Sept. 5, 2025, Ruyle allegedly struck a household member in the face with his hand.

Charging documents state Ruyle had previously been convicted of domestic battery in a 2024 case out of Macoupin County.

All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 

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