[img_assist|nid=1409|title=Caroline Hergenrother|desc=CarolineforOhio.com|link=none|align=right|width=175|height=249]Republican state House candidate Caroline Hergenrother was involved in a bar fight Sunday night after dancing with a man that was not her husband, according to witness’ reports collected by Salem police.

The police report of the incident was sent to PolitickerOH.com by liberal blogger Cliff Schecter, who is a communications consultant for the Democratic House caucus. The Salem police department confirmed the report is accurate.

The report said that Sunday night witnesses saw a female “dancing with a group of males that led to her husband becoming upset.” Witnesses identified the female as Hergenrother but she left the scene before officers arrive, the report said. Hergenrother was struck by someone, according to witnesses. Suspect Tyren Bowie said Hergenrother was “dancing with him and her husband became upset.” Bowie said in the report that Hergenrother was trying to keep the peace when she was struck.

Hergenrother is challenging state Rep. Linda Bolon (D-East Palestine) for the 1st district’s seat.

House Republican Caucus spokesperson Scott Borgemenke said there wasn't much he could add.

"I guess there was a situation that got out of hand and i think the story speaks for itself," Borgemenke said.

Borgemenke said he doesn't expect the party to ask her to remove herself as a candidate.

"She's scrappy there's no doubt that," he said.