A physical fight between a father and son at the Speedway Gas Station in LaPaz Saturday afternoon ended with a 54 year old man being arrested.
About 12:30 County Officer Les McFarland was dispatched to the emergency call and arrested Duane A Barden for disorderly conduct. He was held on a $500 cash bond.
Monday morning county officers were dispatched to the 17000 block of 12th Road in reference to a battery. 31 year old Stephanie M. Force of Plymouth was arrested for domestic battery and booked into the county jail.
Listeners and readers are reminded that charging information supported by an affidavit of probable cause is merely an allegation that a crime has been committed and that there is only probable cause to believe a crime has been committed. They are presumed innocent throughout the proceedings and are entitled to be represented by counsel and entitled to a trial by jury at which the State is obligated to provide proof beyond a reasonable doubt before a judgment of guilt may be made.
