Former congressman Jerry Lewis has been charged with felony spousal abuse after an alleged domestic violence incident involving his wife. November 15, Redlands police were called to a report of domestic violence at a home, police spokesman Carl Baker confirmed the 86-year-old Lewis was arrested and taken to the Central Detention Center, posted bail and was released. Lewis was charged Nov. 19 and is scheduled to be arraigned Feb. 17. Lewis, a Republican, left public office in December 2012 after 46 years in elected office and 33 years representing San Bernardino and Riverside counties in Congress.
