Wednesday 14th May 2025

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A Boonville woman has been charged with felonies for assault after an incident on August 8.

According to a probable cause statement, authorities from the Boonville Police Department responded to a residence in regards to a domestic assault in progress. Dana Bender was allegedly verbally abusing and punching another man in the residence. The victim spoke to officers, who noted bruising on the side of his face and scratch marks on his arm. The man also recorded four videos of the assault.

Court documents say Bender is charged with two felony counts of domestic assault in the third degree. Bond is fixed at $10,000 cash or surety.

Bender’s initial hearing is pending at Cooper County Circuit Court.