Des Moines County, IOWA – According to the police officials, this unfortunate incident occurred on Sept. 8, around 11:45 a.m.
It happened in the 11000 block of Beaverdale Road in Burlington.
Des Moines County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a domestic assault.
When the deputies arrived on scene, they discovered that the 38-year-old suspect assaulted his girlfriend.
His name is Stephen Clark Houghton and he was arrested and charged with serious domestic abuse assault and violation of a protective order.
The 38-year-old man was transported to the Des Moines County Jail and held without bond.
This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.
