Oct. 15 UPDATE:
James Thomas Dixon, 44, of Pevely allegedly fired a gun at a family member during an argument last week. The family member was not hit by the bullet or injured, according to court documents.
Dixon has been charged with first-degree domestic assault, a class B felony punishable by five to 15 years in prison; and armed criminal action, an unclassified felony that carries a penalty of three to 15 years in prison, court records show.
As of Tuesday, Dixon was being held without bond at the Jefferson County Jail in Hillsboro, court documents said. No attorney was listed for Dixon in court papers.
Pevely Police were called at about 4:55 p.m. Oct. 9 to home in the 900 block of Landmark Manor for shots fired, Capt. Don Moore said.
According to the case’s probable-cause statement, Dixon and another man were drinking alcohol when they started to argue. Dixon then pulled out a pistol and allegedly pointed it at the other man’s head before shooting the gun one time.
Moore said Pevely Police recovered a gun at the house.
“The Pevely Police Department thanks the community for its continued support and cooperation as we remain committed to ensuring safety and peace throughout our neighborhoods,” Moore said.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Pevely Police arrested a 44-year-old man on Thursday, Oct. 9, for allegedly firing a weapon during a domestic dispute.
In a written statement today, Oct. 10, Capt. Don Moore said the department responded to a call about 4:55 p.m. in the 900 block of Landmark Manor for shots fired.
Moore said when officers arrived, they determined that the suspect had been involved in a domestic dispute with a family members and fired at least one shot inside the residence. Police recovered the firearm and arrested the suspect who, as of this morning, was being held in the custody of Pevely Police, pending the application of warrants.
He said the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
Moore said no injuries were reported and the suspect’s name will not be released until formal charges are filed.
“The Pevely Police Department thanks the community for its continued support and cooperation as we remain committed to ensuring safety and peace throughout our neighborhoods,” Moore said.