Tuesday 16th April 2024

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A 25-year-old Tennessee resident has been charged with felonies after authorities responded to a physical disturbance in Higginsville on July 27, is due in court.

According to a probable cause statement, authorities were dispatched to a physical disturbance in the parking lot of a Super 8, located at 6471 Oakview Lane, where Steven Matthew Hieatt was allegedly hitting another woman. Authorities observed several lacerations on the woman’s face and blood on her shirt. Hieatt has prior charges for assault and resisting arrest in Tennessee.

Court documents say Hieatt is charged with felonies for domestic assault in the third degree and attempted escape from confinement; as well as misdemeanors for assault in the fourth degree and resisting arrest. Bond is set at $15,000 cash only.

Hieatt pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on July 27. He has a hearing scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, at Lafayette County Circuit Court.