The Newton County Prosecuting Attorney filed burglary, stealing and third degree assault charges Monday against two Joplin men who allegedly forced their way into a home, assaulted the owner and stole an AR-15 type rifle.
According to Newton County Circuit Court records, Prosecuting Attorney asked for an arrest warrant to be issued for Malachi L. Willard (DOB 2005) and Bryan M. Patton (DOB 2006).
From the probable cause statement from the Newton County Sheriff's Office:
On January 7, 2025, I, Deputy Eimer N33, was dispatched to an address in Newton County in reference to a disturbance in progress. The suspects fled the scene prior to my arrival. The suspects were identified by Victim 1 and Victim 2 as Malachi Willard, Bryan Patton, and Karma Wells.Victim 1 was bleeding from several lacerations on his face and mouth area. Victim 1 had several swollen contusions on his face and head.
Victim 1 stated Malachi and Bryan forced the front door open and pushed their way into the residence. Victim 1 stated Malachi and Bryan struck him several times in the face and head with closed fists. Victim 1 attempted to flee from his attackers, but he was pushed to the ground. {He} stated Malachi and Bryan kicked him several times while he was on the ground.
Victim 1 stated that Malachi and Bryan then forced Victim 2's bedroom door open. I observed damage to the door frame indicating it had been forced open. Malachi and Bryan stole Victim 2's Black Rain Ordnance AR-15 style .22 caliber carbine rifle from the bedroom and then fled the residence.
Victim 2 witnessed the incident via video call with Victim l. Victim 1 went to Mercy Hospital via ambulance to receive medical treatment for the injuries he sustained during the assault. Both victims wished to pursue charges. I was unable to locate or contact the suspects.
5 comments:
And this is the Reason - Americans have and need Guns - Which is why the Home Owner should have used his Guns to Protect Him and his Family - from these Criminals - a lot of Leftist Liberals Democrats - Fear Arming Yourself and want to take away your Guns and your Right to own Guns - But today - all the Criminals have Guns - and the Democrats - Blanket Wants and Words are not going to Stop the Criminals from Stealing, Robbing, or Possessing Guns - Which they will use on You - So you have to able to Protect Yourself and Your Family - The Police cannot be everywhere - and using a Gun to Save Your Life or Your Family's Life - Until the Police can get there is Critical to everyones Survival.
The Sad thing is that Victims didn't end these two - Malachi L. Willard and Bryan M. Patton on the Spot - saving the Taxpayers and Society a lot of Time and Money. I am sure if and when they get out of Jail - They will do this again - Because that is what Criminals do - So either become a Victim, to Crimes and Criminals - Like all the Leftist Liberal Democrats want everyone to be - or Protect Yourself and your Family - I Choose to Protect Myself and My Family - - -
Believe it or not, but murder is not the solution to every crime.
Get a life that doesn't evolve around guns, it's weird and gross.
Before you have delusions that you're clever, I have many guns, and strongly support the second amendment.
I'm sure our pathetic court system will give them their traditional slap on the wrist, ensuring that these kids become lifelong criminals. Lives that will end quite rapidly if they choose to break into the "wrong" house with this wannabe gangster BS.
I pray the for a quick and full recovery for the victims, and that justice is served. Counter to the anonymous comment above, it seems like the unarmed perpetrators were motivated to conduct this criminal act purposely to steal the two guns. Makes you wonder if there hadn’t been any guns in the house (and had they not been known to others), perhaps this crime could’ve been avoided and there’d now be two fewer illegal weapons on the streets?
Sounds like we need some more gun laws to prevent this sort of thing.
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