Police says man, 25, shoved, bit girlfriend

• Advocate Acadiana bureau
• Published: Jul 7, 2009 - Page: 3BA

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LAFAYETTE — Police are searching for a man who allegedly shoved and bit his girlfriend on Saturday.

Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Cody Wells Francis, 25, of Lafayette, accusing him of second-degree battery.

Francis’ 19-year-old girlfriend told police he shoved her onto a sofa and bit her forehead, shoulder and ear during an argument about 1:45 a.m. Saturday at the woman’s home on Cantel Drive, according to a news release from Lafayette Police.

The woman was treated for her injuries at a local hospital, Lafayette Police spokesman Cpl. Paul Mouton said.