A Bonne Terre man recently was arrested in the Festus area for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, Festus Police Chief Tim Lewis said.
He said the incident happened on Dec. 10.
“We responded to a call at (Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City) about 10:15 p.m.,” he said. “A 21-year-old Bonne Terre man allegedly assaulted a 21-year-old Bonne Terre woman in Festus. The assault was near Walnut Street. He allegedly struck her with a gun.”
The alleged victim told police that the man had attacked her in other ways as well, Lewis said.
He said he did not know the extent of her injuries, but the woman was treated at Mercy Jefferson after the boyfriend dropped her off at the hospital and drove away.
“While at the hospital, the woman reported the incident to the (Missouri State Highway Patrol) and the patrol notified us,” Lewis said. “A short time later, he was arrested by the Highway Patrol on Hwy. 67 at I-55. The patrol turned him over to us.”
Lewis said the suspect was booked and released pending application for warrants.