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BENTON, MISSOURI - Scott County Sheriff Wes Drury reports a rural Scott County man was arrested on Domestic Assault and Resisting Arrest charges after a report of a domestic disturbance.

Stephen Shipley (59) has been charged with the Class D Felony of Domestic Assault 2nd degree and Class E Felony of Resisting/Interfering with Arrest for a Felony.

Sheriff Drury states that on Monday, May 1, 2017 at approximately 1740 hours, Deputy Nathan Rapert responded to #1 Michael Drive, Sikeston for a report of a Domestic Assault. During the incident Shipley began choking the victim of the assault with a cord from a cellphone charger. Before Deputies arrived on scene, Shipley had left the residence and was reportedly armed with a firearm. While investigating the incident, Shipley returned to the residence and refused to cooperate with any commands from the Deputy. Shipley was armed with a firearm at this time, but never displayed the firearm towards the Deputy.

Sikeston Department of Public Safety and Missouri State Highway Patrol were requested to respond, and assist Deputy Rapert with the arrest of Shipley because he refused to cooperate and follow commands. Just before additional officers arrived on scene, Deputy Rapert was able to take Shipley into custody without incident.

Shipley was arrested and transported to the Scott County Jail pending formal charges.

Stephen Shipley is currently being held in the Scott County jail on a $25,000 cash only bond. Bond was set by the court at $25,000 cash only.

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank Sikeston DPS and the Missouri State Highway Patrol for their assistance with this incident.