Scott City man arrested for disorderly conduct

Just before 4 pm on Sunday, Scott City Police Officers were dispatched to 1112 S Main Street for a trouble with subject and criminal threat call. Officers arrived on scene and began an investigation. Officers learned the suspect had been causing problems at the location and threatened to kill the reporting party before law enforcement arrived.

 

Upon investigation, Officers arrested 48-year-old Steven R. Turley of Scott City for Criminal Threat and Disorderly Conduct. Turley was transported to the Scott County Jail where he then proceeded to not comply with Officers. During the encounter, Turley kicked an Officer and spit on another Officer. Two counts of Battery of a Law Enforcement Officer were added to his charges. The case has been referred to the Scott County Attorney for prosecution.

 

*The person(s) involved has not yet been convicted of a crime and are presumed innocent. The presumption of innocence shall continue until such time that the person(s) accused may be found guilty by a court of law. Charges may be amended at the discretion of the County Attorney and Court. *