Cape Girardeau County man charged in assault, weapons case

KBSI FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — A northern Cape Girardeau County man has been charged following an assault investigation that left a victim with serious facial injuries, authorities said.

Deputies responded Sept. 25 to a delayed assault report. The victim was treated at a local hospital for damaged teeth and bruising.

The next morning, deputies arrested Terry Roberts during a traffic stop. A firearm was recovered from his vehicle, and investigators noted Roberts has multiple prior felony convictions.

Prosecutors charged Roberts with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of a weapon and second-degree assault. Judge A. Trueblood set bond at $50,000 cash only.

Authorities said Roberts is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.