Phoenix man accused of holding woman in shed was previously convicted in Arizona

Timothy James Wood, 36, faces serious charges including kidnapping, sexual assault, and aggravated assault after allegedly holding a woman captive in a shed for two weeks in Phoenix. The victim claims Wood beat her with an electrical cord and threatened her with tools to prevent her escape. Wood's violent history includes a 2007 conviction for aggravated assault and a 2010 prison sentence for attempted aggravated domestic violence. In prior incidents, witnesses reported Wood trying to abduct a screaming woman and assaulting a pregnant woman, leading to multiple probation violations. Court records indicate that Wood was subject to a harassment injunction during the 2007 incident.

He received probation for his 2007 conviction but was later sentenced to prison for violating those terms in 2010. The latest allegations have raised alarms regarding the ongoing issue of domestic violence in Phoenix. Authorities are likely to investigate further to ensure community safety and support for victims.