East Prairie man arrested for assault, felonious restraint

Monte Boyer

EAST PRAIRIE -- An East Prairie man is facing felony charges after his arrest this weekend.

Monte Steven Boyer, 49, of East Prairie, is charged with felonious restraint, a class C felony punishable by up to 7 years in prison and domestic assault, third degree, a class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in the county jail, according to a news release from Mississippi County Sheriff Keith Moore.

Deputy Marc Tragesser was contacted Sunday afternoon about a domestic disturbance which had taken place earlier that day at Eagles Landing. The complainant reportedly said Boyer was intoxicated and had been threatening her all day.

For the entire story, see Thursday's e-edition.