City Councilman Andrew Frounfelker was charged with assault with intent to do bodily harm, assault with strangulation after an alleged altercation with a female in his home last night. The woman, whose name has not been released, was hospitalized with severe injuries. Frounfelker was given a $15,000 bond. The 5th Ward City Councilman is scheduled for a probable cause hearing on June 1st, and a preliminary exam on June 7th; both with Judge R. Darryl Mazur.
The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office provided WKHM with this comment:
Mayor Derek Dobies released his official statement via his Twitter page:
I spoke with Andy last night. He’s with his family and working through a number of matters in relation to yesterday’s charges, both professionally and personally. Andy informed me he will be making some professional decisions in the coming days.
— Derek Dobies (@derekdobies) May 24, 2018
While Andy has worked to move our city forward and build positive momentum downtown while on City Council, he informed me he does not want this to be a distraction to that continued success.
— Derek Dobies (@derekdobies) May 24, 2018
As Mayor, I plan be in contact with Andy as it relates to his work as a City Councilmember.
— Derek Dobies (@derekdobies) May 24, 2018
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