Bates County News

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Butler Man Arrested After Domestic

On the evening of June 25th the Butler Police Department arrested 29 year old William Douglas Bedwell of Butler, Missouri.

Mr. Bedwell was arrested for 1.) Domestic Assault - 2nd Degree.

He was booked into the Bates County Jail in Butler and he is currently being held on a 24 hour Investigative hold with charges pending.



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