An 83-year-old Volusia County woman is out on bond after deputies say she beat up her husband.

According to the arrest report, Charlene Earle, who stands 4 feet 11 inches, told deputies Saturday she and her 87-year-old husband Charles were in an “altercation,” but couldn’t remember why.

Charles told deputies his wife was grabbing him, clawing at his arm with her fingernails and would not let go.

The couple then drove themselves to Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City for treatment.

Charlene was charged with domestic battery on a person 65 years or older.

The Department of Children and Families is investigating.

