- At about 2 p.m. Sept. 4, a deputy was in Cabool and overheard radio traffic from the Cabool Police Department about an assault at Casey’s General Store. The officer went to the store and determined the incident had taken place near Airport Road in the county’s jurisdiction. The deputy made contact with a 37-year-old man who said his 29-year-old girlfriend had called him while he was at work and accused him of cheating on her. During a lengthy investigation, the officer determined the man had assaulted the woman and swung a large hammer at her head. The man allegedly slammed her head against a wooden floor multiple times as they were involved in a physical altercation. The officer was able to view video of the incident and seized the hammer as evidence. A probable cause statement was sent to the county prosecutor seeking charges of assault and armed criminal action. The man was reportedly on probation for a felony assault charge in Christian County and a felony stealing charge in Douglas County.
- On Sept. 9, a deputy responded to a Route 17 residence regarding a report of a shot dog. The officer made contact with a 39-year-old woman there who said her chocolate Labrador had exhibited signs of injury, and further examination revealed what appeared to be a gunshot wound in its upper right back. There are no suspects and investigation is ongoing.
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