Man wanted in Scott County for assault after 1 hospitalized

SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man wanted for first degree assault.

Bryce Jordan Johnson is wanted for an assault that happened outside Benton, Mo. on January 11 that sent a person to the hospital, according to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.

He was in the company of a female named Nicole Martin. She voluntarily turned herself in, but Johnson is at large, according to the sheriff’s office.

Johnson left the scene in a black Jeep Patriot, according to the sheriff’s office.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Johnson is asked to contact the Scott County Sheriff’s Office at (573) 545-3525 or local law enforcement.

Johnson has active warrants for his arrest for unrelated charges, and a warrant has been sought for the assault charges.

Do not attempt to contact Johnson as he is to be considered armed and dangerous, according to the sheriff’s office.