Archer Man Arrested for Felony Battery

John Laurence Shryock, 42, was arrested on March 26 and charged with felony domestic battery. 

Shryock reportedly punched the victim in the mouth, causing lacerations and breaking her tooth. 

According to the arrest report, Shryock “contacted the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, stating the victim had hit him and he hit her back, spontaneously stating, ‘I hit the fuck out of that bitch.’ Shryock advised that he left the scene and drove to his mother’s residence.” 

After the victim made contact with police, she decided to go to the hospital in case of a concussion. 

Shryock’s bond is set at $25,000. 

Shryrock has felony battery convictions in Levy County and Pasco County.