Monday, August 19, 2019

Assault reported in Cedar County

On 8/17/2019 Cedar County Deputies and EMS responded to a residence south of Stockton regarding a report of a possible assault. 

18 year old Austin Hutson was found inside the residence, unconsious with an apparent head injury. He was life flighted from the scene and taken to an area hospital for medical treatment.

Investigation conducted by the Cedar County Sheriff's Office has resulted in one juvenile male being taken into custody by Juvenile authorities. He is facing charges of 1st degree assault, 1st degree burglary and armed criminal action. 

Reports have also been filed with the juvenile office regarding a second juveniles possible involvement. Anyone with information regarding this case can call the Cedar County Sheriffs Office at 417-276-5133. Thank you.

As in the case with all criminal charges, suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.



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