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NEW CASTLE, Ind. (BFMG) — A 27-year-old Indiana man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to suffocate his mother with plastic wrap, telling police he wanted to “convince her that he was not a little boy and that she couldn’t push him around.”
Dylan L. Moles fled the New Castle home he shared with his mother shortly after the alleged attack late Friday afternoon, according to police. He was arrested a short time later outside a discount tobacco store, WXIN reported.
Officers responding to the home found Moles’ mother “visibly injured,” with redness and other marks on her face. She told police her son attacked her from behind while she was seated at her computer, punching her in the head, putting her in a headlock, and dragging her to a bed. He then allegedly used plastic wrap to cover her nose and mouth.
A roll of plastic wrap was found on the ground near the bed, police said. The woman was taken to Ball Memorial Hospital, where she was treated for injuries, including a possible skull fracture.
Witnesses corroborated the woman’s account and reported that Moles “calmly” left the house following the attack.
Once in custody, Moles admitted to the assault, claiming he believed his mother had stolen $1,000 from his CashApp account despite her denials. He told police he planned the attack and mentioned that he has trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, acknowledging that he “did some damage.” He said he stopped the attack when he heard other people in the house, adding that he “never intended to hurt” his mother.
According to the police report, Moles displayed no remorse and did not inquire about his mother’s condition.
Moles faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated battery, domestic battery, and strangulation. He remained in custody as of Thursday morning. Court records show he has a lengthy criminal history, including multiple charges between 2014 and 2017.
Most recently, he was charged with residential entry and criminal trespass on Nov. 18 and released on a $350 cash bond despite his extensive record. Bond information for the current charges was not immediately available.
