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BENTON, MISSOURI - Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter reports an Oran (Haywood City), Missouri man arrested for Domestic Assault, Armed Criminal Action, and Property Damage Charges.

Freddie C. Banks (43) of 164 Elm Street, Oran (Haywood City), Missouri has been charged with the Class B Felony of Domestic Assault First Degree, the Unclassified Felony of Armed Criminal Action, and Class B Misdemeanor of Property Damage Second Degree.

Sheriff Walter states that on Monday, November 30, 2015 deputies responded to 164 Elm, Haywood City, for an assault in progress. Deputies arrived and made contact with the victim. The victim had blood coming from her head, a swollen eye, and several abrasions on her face and neck.

The victim stated that Banks struck her several times in the face with a closed fist. The victim stated Banks also struck her in the head with a hammer. The victim was not able to tell deputies how many times she was struck due to losing consciousness during the assault.

When Banks was questioned, he became uncooperative and began cursing the deputies.

Banks was placed under arrest and transported to the Scott County Jail pending the filing of formal charges by the Scott County Prosecuting Attorney.

The victim was transported to a local hospital due to her injuries.

Banks remains in custody at the Scott County Jail. Bond was set by the court at $5,000.00 cash only and no contact with the victim.