ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - A Farmington, Missouri, man is facing a felony charge after an incident on Wednesday.

According to the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to Chase Drive on August 6 for an assault report.

A 12-year-old child and his mother reported that their neighbor, Jadiah Forshee, punched the juvenile in the face.

The child was then taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

Deputies contacted Forshee at his home on Miranda Drive, where he admitted to assaulting the juvenile.

Forshee was arrested and taken to the St. Francois County Detention Center for processing.

Then on Thursday, August 7, the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued a warrant for Forshee, charging him with third-degree assault (special victim).

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