BENTON, MISSOURI - Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter said a Sikeston area man has been arrested and charged in connection with a domestic violence incident.
Jerry E. Savat (70) Sikeston has been charged with domestic assault in the 2nd degree and armed criminal action.
Walter said a deputy responded to Savat’s residence early this morning regarding an assault in progress. Upon arrival it was discovered that Savat’s brother had a head injury, his face and chest area were covered with blood. The victim, Bruce Savat, told the deputy that his brother struck him in the head with a hammer during an argument. Jerry Savat was questioned about the incident and told the deputy that he “lost it” during the argument and struck Bruce in the head with a hammer multiple times.
Jerry Savat is currently being held in the Scott County Jail on a $25,000 bond.
