Great Bend, Kansas — Authorities are investigating a domestic incident involving a man accused of assaulting his mother with a weapon. The situation unfolded Wednesday afternoon, raising serious concerns about family violence.
At approximately 1:30 p.m., police received a call reporting that a son was allegedly holding his mother at knifepoint in a residence on Morton Street. Responding to the emergency, officers quickly arrived on scene and attempted to make contact with those inside. However, initial efforts to reach the occupants were unsuccessful.
In light of the seriousness of the allegation, officers from the Great Bend Police Department, alongside the Kansas Highway Patrol, established a perimeter around the home while preparations for a search warrant took place. The urgency of the situation prompted swift action aimed at ensuring the safety of the victim.
Following the execution of the search warrant, police successfully located Patton Mills, 33, inside the residence. He was taken into custody without resistance. During the search, officers found a female victim who sustained several injuries indicative of blunt force trauma. Emergency medical services transported her to a local hospital for necessary treatment.
Mills now faces several charges, including aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery related to domestic violence. He is also being held on an outstanding warrant.
This incident underscores the ongoing issue of domestic violence, raising questions about prevention measures in the community. Local advocacy groups continue to emphasize the importance of resources available for victims and the need for increased awareness surrounding family safety.
As the investigation continues, the Great Bend community remains on alert, with law enforcement encouraging anyone with additional information about the situation to come forward.