On July 31st, 2019 the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible child abuse at a residence in the 900 block of Tasha Loop in Villa Ridge. According to the reporting party two juvenile males at the residence were assaulted by their father on July 30th, 2019. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to the scene and made contact with the two juvenile males, both age 16, and a juvenile female, age 11. The male juveniles had visible injuries. One had a swollen, black eye and the other had a swollen abrasion on his forehead. The juvenile female was not injured. During the investigation the males told the deputy they had been assaulted by their father which caused the injuries. One male also indicated his father had chased him around the yard while the father was holding a pistol. The deputy requested the assistance of the Missouri Children’s Division. While on scene the deputy spoke to the mother and father of the children. Both denied any assault occurred and claimed the injuries were caused by a fall. There was a pistol located in the home. The deputy’s investigation led to an arrest of the juveniles’ father for child abuse and unlawful use of a weapon. Subsequently, a warrant was issued on the father, identified as Matthew Ivan Todd, age 42 from Villa Ridge for two counts of Abuse or Neglect of a Child, a class D felony. Bond was set at $40,000 cash only. The children were released to the care of Missouri Children’s Division.
All people are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Steve Pelton
Franklin County Sheriff
All people are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Steve Pelton
Franklin County Sheriff
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