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On October 16, deputies responded to a residence in Jonesburg for a domestic disturbance. During the investigation deputies learned that a male subject assaulted his mother while forcibly taking her cellular phone, causing her to fall to the ground. The subject then threw and damaged the phone before fleeing the residence. Deputies searched the surrounding area but were unable to locate the suspect. The incident was documented and charges are being sought for domestic assault.

Also on October 16, deputies conducted a traffic stop in Montgomery City. During the stop deputies discovered the driver did not have a valid driver’s license. The driver was arrested, transported to the MC Jail and charged with driving without a valid license.

On October 18, deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident on I-70 near the 176 eastbound mile marker. During the investigation deputies observed the driver displaying signs of intoxication and conducted Standard Field Sobriety Tests, which the driver performed poorly on. The driver was arrested and transported to the MC Jail, where a breath sample showed a blood alcohol content of .178%. The driver was charged with driving while intoxicated.
Also on October 18, deputies responded to a residence for a domestic disturbance. During the investigation deputies learned the suspect and victim had been involved in an argument during which the suspect punched a hole in a door near where a child was sleeping and shoved the victim twice, leaving visible red marks and causing the victim to fall back against a wall. The suspect then fled the scene. Deputies were unable to locate the suspect and charges are being sought for domestic assault and endangering the welfare of a child.

On October 19, deputies stopped a vehicle in the New Florence area for expired license plates. During the stop deputies discovered the driver did not have a valid driver’s license and had two active warrants out of the Fulton Police Department. The driver was arrested, transported to the MC Jail and charged with operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.

On October 23, deputies were contacted by the Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office regarding a suspect who was allegedly manufacturing homemade silencers and bomb components in their county and had since moved to Montgomery County. Deputies assisted the Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office in locating and arresting the suspect. The Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office took custody of the suspect and deputies were advised that the ATF would be conducting the follow-up investigation.