Upon arrival, deputies were advised by the reporting party that her husband had allegedly choked her and threatened her with a firearm. She managed to escape the residence and sought help from a neighbor. The suspect, identified as Jeremy D. Borland, was reported to be intoxicated and had initially barricaded himself inside a detached shop on the property, where multiple firearms were present.
Deputies located Mr. Borland in the driveway with his father, who had successfully de-escalated the situation and encouraged him to exit the shop. Upon contact, Mr. Borland was detained for officer safety.
Further investigation revealed that during an argument, Mr. Borland allegedly assaulted the victim, including choking her, and threatened her life and the lives of the four juvenile children (ages 5, 8, 14, and 16) who were present in the home at the time. The victim was able to disarm Mr. Borland of a loaded 9mm pistol and flee the scene with the children. A visible injury was observed on the victim's neck. The firearm was secured and taken into evidence by deputies.
Jeremy D. Borland was arrested and transported to the Bates County Detention Center. Borland was charged with;
Felony Domestic Assault
Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon
Additional charges of Child Endangerment are expected to be charged by the Bates County Prosecutor’s Office. Bond on his curent charges was set at $25,000 Cash Only. Borland remains in custody of the Bates County Jail.
The Bates County Sheriff's Office is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents. We remind the public that domestic violence is a serious crime, and resources are available for victims and families. If you or someone you knows needs assistance with finding help or support for domestic violance or addition please contact our Commuity Resourse Office at 660-464-4523. Our Community Resource Liaison Sarah Eager is available to help.
