Scott City man charged with domestic assault

A Scott City man is in custody after allegedly resisting arrest and being Tasered.

Marcus Allen Bowers, 25, was charged with second-degree domestic assault, resisting or interfering with arrest and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, according to a news release from the Scott County Sheriff's Office.

At 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, Cpl. Larry Rutherford of the sheriff's office went to Scott County Highway 333 for a reported domestic assault, according to the release.

Upon his arrival, Rutherford saw the alleged victim, a 23-year-old woman, had a bloodshot and swollen left eye, according to police. Rutherford also said he saw both of Bowers' hands bloody with lacerations on his knuckles.

During the investigation, Bowers attempted to flee by walking away, according to the release. Rutherford attempted to stop Bowers, who resisted and was subdued with a Taser by the deputy, according to the release. Bowers was arrested in connection with the assault, and a search of him resulted in the discovery of two pipes with residue that tested positive for marijuana, according to police.

Online court records show that Bowers has prior offenses.

In 2007, Bowers was fined after pleading guilty to a Scott County charge of attempting to purchase or possess cigarettes or tobacco while under the age of 18.

In 2008, after a change of venue from Scott County, Bowers pled guilty to Butler County charges of involuntary manslaughter and second-degree child molestation. He was sentenced to a total of five years of prison for the two offenses.

In 2013, Bowers pleaded guilty to a Scott County charge of failure to register as a sex offender and was sentenced to five years of supervised probation.

Bowers remained in custody in the Scott County Jail on Thursday afternoon. Bond has been set at $5,000 cash only.

Pertinent address:

County Highway 333, Scott County, Mo.