A Winter Garden man is in jail accused of kidnapping his girlfriend, chasing her with a sword and threatening to kill her.The incident began at 10 p.m. when 29-year-old Jeremy Bryant battered his girlfriend, deputies said.Officials said the victim ran to a neighbor's house for help.According to deputies, Bryant then broke into that neighbor's house using a propane tank, beating up his girlfriend again, as well as someone else in that house.That's when Bryant allegedly grabbed a sword and cut the victim. She was then forced into a vehicle, but was able to escape.Deputies said Bryant led them on a short pursuit, however a K-9 deputy was able to locate and arrest him.Bryant is charged with aggravated battery, abduction, attempted murder, fleeing, burglary to an occupied dwelling and felony criminal mischief.Also see: Mass. drivers told to 'use yah blinkah'The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.Related: Florida mug shots

A Winter Garden man is in jail accused of kidnapping his girlfriend, chasing her with a sword and threatening to kill her.

The incident began at 10 p.m. when 29-year-old Jeremy Bryant battered his girlfriend, deputies said.


Officials said the victim ran to a neighbor's house for help.

According to deputies, Bryant then broke into that neighbor's house using a propane tank, beating up his girlfriend again, as well as someone else in that house.

That's when Bryant allegedly grabbed a sword and cut the victim. She was then forced into a vehicle, but was able to escape.

Deputies said Bryant led them on a short pursuit, however a K-9 deputy was able to locate and arrest him.

Bryant is charged with aggravated battery, abduction, attempted murder, fleeing, burglary to an occupied dwelling and felony criminal mischief.

Also see: Mass. drivers told to 'use yah blinkah'

The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Related: Florida mug shots