DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A Dothan man violates a protection order and is charged with elder abuse of a relative, according to Dothan Police.

On Friday, September 16th, Dothan Police charged Travis Ren Mattox, 30, of Dothan with one count of violation of elder abuse protection order and one count of second-degree elder abuse.

Mattox had protection orders against him prior to the incident, ordering him to have no contact with the victim who is a relative of his. He continued to violate the no-contact order and during this encounter, Mattox assaulted the victim and pushed her down. The victim sustained a minor injury but did not require treatment.

Mattox is currently in Houston County Jail with a bond set at $6,000.