On Fathers Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025, at approximately 1920hrs, Deputies with the Bates County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a residence on North East County Road 10003 in Butler, Missouri, following a report of a physical domestic disturbance involving a barricaded subject with firearms. Additional command staff and tactical teams member were notified from home and began to respond to the residence.
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 reminds 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 violence, contact the Community Resource
Office at 660-464-4523.
