Perry County Man Faces Strangulation, Confinement Charges After Domestic Incident

Matthew D. Coleman, 47, was booked into Perry County custody on March 22, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. on charges of Battery-Domestic, Strangulation, and Criminal Confinement, all of which carry felony-level exposure under Indiana law.

The booking record lists three separate charges stemming from what authorities have classified as a domestic incident. Strangulation is a serious criminal offense in Indiana and is often charged in domestic violence cases. Under Indiana law, a person who impedes the normal breathing or blood circulation of another person commits strangulation, a Level 6 felony. The potential penalties for a Level 6 felony in Indiana include a prison sentence ranging from six months to two and a half years and a maximum fine of $10,000.

Criminal Confinement can be classified as a Level 6 felony or a misdemeanor depending on the circumstances of the case. Strangulation is elevated to a Level 5 felony if the defendant has prior convictions for strangulation or domestic violence, which carries a more severe sentencing range.

The Perry County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center, which opened in June 2014, features a security-minded floor plan and the latest detention center technology. The facility has a bed count of 136 and is located just behind the Perry County Courthouse in Tell City.

Coleman's case is expected to proceed through Perry County's court system. Booking records reflect charges at the time of arrest and do not constitute a finding of guilt. Anyone seeking additional information on the case can contact the Perry County Clerk of Court at 812-547-3741 or reach the Sheriff's Department at 812-547-2441.