Domestic — California, MO — reported 2026-07-13

SUMMARY

A California, Missouri man has been charged with felonies for a domestic disturbance that occurred on July 12.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Domestic
  • Location: California, MO
  • Date reported: 2026-07-13
  • Suspect: male, age 40
  • Victim(s): 1 (family member)
  • Status: charged

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Dustin Coffelt was accused of striking a family member in the head with a hatchet and leaving a visible laceration.
  • Deputies responded to the scene at 9:58 p.m. on July 12.
  • Coffelt has been charged with felonies for domestic assault in the second degree, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.
  • Bond was set at $20,000 cash or surety.
  • The victim suffered a visible laceration to his forehead that was bleeding.