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BENTON, MISSOURI - Scott County Sheriff Rick Walter reports a Sikeston man arrested for Burglary and Domestic Assault Charges.

Lonnie W. Ward (45) has been charged with the Class B Felony of Burglary First Degree, the Class B Felony of Domestic Assault First Degree (x2), and the Class C Felony of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Sheriff Walter states that on Sunday, April 10, 2016 deputies responded to 931 County Highway 450, Sikeston, for a disturbance in progress. Deputies arrived and observed a broken window on the front porch. Contact was made with the victim who stated that the suspect, her step father, Lonnie Ward, had left prior to the deputies arrival. The victim stated Ward broke in the residence by breaking the porch window. Ward then kicked the bedroom door open, threw her around, and dragged her down the hallway by her hair. The victim advised she is 8 months pregnant.

Ward then threw the victim’s 5 year old daughter across the living room and shoved her 9 year daughter. Ward grabbed the victim again, threw her against a bed, and choked her. Ward then punched and kicked the victim in the stomach. Ward told her not to call the police, took the victim’s cellular phone, and left.

The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.

The Sheriff’s Office had reason to believe Ward was in Sikeston. Sikeston Department of Public Safety was contacted and later located Ward. Deputies responded and arrested Ward.

Ward was transported to the Scott County Jail pending charges. Ward remains in custody at the Scott County Jail. Bond was set by the court at $50,000 cash only.