Bates County News

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Terrifying Chase at Oak Hill Cemetery

 

Oak Hill Cemetery chase leads to arrest

Terrifying Chase at Oak Hill Cemetery


On 03/25/2025 at approximately 6:15pm Butler Officers responded to Oak Hill Cemetery in reference to a person being chased by a man brandishing a knife. The man brandishing a knife was identified as Branden Quigg.


The victim was able to maintain a safe distance away from Quigg until Officers arrived and took Quigg into custody without incident. A knife was also recovered from Quigg during the arrest.


On 10/22/2024 Branden Quigg was arrested and charged with two counts of Assault 2nd Degree, two counts of Domestic Assault 2nd Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.


Quigg was assigned a bond amount of $100,000 Cash Only and remained in custody until 12/16/2024 when he was granted a signature bond by Judge Highley.

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