Suspect being sought after Webb City burglary/assault

Webb City Police are searching for an alleged assault/burglary suspect after an incident Monday afternoon.

Police say they were called to the 1000 block of West First Street in reference to an in-progress burglary and assault.

Officers tell us they arrived on scene and were told that a 43-year-old man from Oronogo kicked in the rear door of the residence, assaulted the resident then took two of the three dogs at the home before fleeing from the scene in his vehicle.

While conducting their investigation, police claim that a third dog, that was left at the residence, aggressively charged at a neighbor then charged at an officer who discharged their weapon, injuring the dog.

The injured dog was then located several blocks away and then taken to a local vet where it was euthanized due to its injuries. The officer was treated by emergency medical services at the scene.

Charges of Burglary, Stealing, and 3rd degree Assault are being sought with the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office.

The Webb City Police Department has clarified that the dog had been contained inside the resident’s fence but somehow escaped, ran across the street and began aggressively charging at a neighbor and the officer.

They say the officer was either knocked down or tripped and fell as they were backpedaling away from the charging dog. The dog continued to charge at the officer who was on the ground at the time they fired their duty weapon.

No charges are being sought against the resident/victim.

All charges are being sought against the 43-year-old white male suspect from Oronogo, who is still at large.