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Scott County Sheriff's Office
Thursday May 14th, 2015 :: 04:58 p.m. CDT

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Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter reports a Vanduser, Missouri man arrested for Domestic Assault.

Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter reports a Vanduser, Missouri man arrested for Domestic Assault.

John K. Wallace (22) of 707 Bugg Street, Vanduser, Missouri has been charged with the Class C Felony of Domestic Assault in the Second Degree.

Sheriff Walter states that on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 deputies responded to 1004 Myers Street, Vanduser reference a subject that had been assaulted.

Deputies located the victim who was bleeding from the top of his head. The victim stated Wallace, his son, had come to his house and started an argument. The victim stated he went inside, and Wallace followed him. Wallace then struck the victim in the head with a blunt object. The victim was able to get away and go to a residence to call 911.

The victim had an approximately two inch laceration to the top of his head, which required seven stitches.

Deputies went to 707 Bugg Street and located Wallace who still had blood on him. Wallace was placed under arrest and transported to the Scott County Jail. Wallace was booked in the jail pending the filing of formal chargers by the Scott County Prosecuting Attorney.

Wallace remains in custody at the Scott County Jail. Bond was set by the court at $500.00 cash only and no contact with the victim.

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Scott County Sheriff's Office
131 S New Madrid St
Benton, MO 63736

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