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Published September 24, 2014

Cuba man faces assault charges

 

OSAGE BEACH - A 55-year-old Cuba man faces charges after allegedly tackling a police officer and placing him in a choke hold.

According to the Osage Beach Police Department, officers were called to the scene of a disturbance at a condominium complex on Bridgepoint Drive on Sept. 14 at approximately 9:25 p.m.

The initial caller advised that a male subject was standing outside of one of the units screaming and threatening to kick the door in.

“When the first officer arrived, he witnessed a female standing near a pickup truck with a male subject - later identified as Jeffrey L. Turnbough, 55, from Cuba, Mo. - screaming and pacing back and forth in front of the woman in an aggressive manner,” the OBPD stated.

Turnbough was told to stand in front of the squad car; he continued to scream at the woman and officer, according to the OBPD.

The officer asked Turnbough if he had any weapons.

According to the OBPD, he admitted to having a knife but when the officer attempted to pat him down, Turnbough pushed the officer’s hand away and became extremely agitated, yelling obscenities and telling the officer to arrest him.

“As the officer attempted to cuff Turnbough, Turnbough turned and attacked the officer, knocking him off balance,” the OBPD stated. “Turnbough tackled the officer to the ground after which he - Turnbough - placed the officer in a choke hold.”

The second officer arrived and with the use of pepper spray, Turnbough released the initial officer and was taken into custody.

“The woman had been choked and further physically assaulted by Turnbough prior to the officer’s arrival,” the OBPD stated. “The victim was checked by ambulance personnel at the scene.”

Police state that they learned Turnbough intended to come to the area and commit an offense where officers would be forced to arrest him.

Turnbough was transported to the Camden County Jail. He was charged with 2nd degree assault on a police officer, 2nd degree domestic assault and resisting arrest. A bond was set by Judge Colyer of $5,000 cash or $20,000 Surety.

Turnbough posted bond on Sept. 17. The case has an Initial Arraignment set for Oct. 20 before Judge Aaron Koeppon.

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