Felony Arrest

Press Release

For Immediate Release

Subject: Felony Arrest

Date: September 29, 2025

Incident Details:

            Arrested Individual: Paul R. Hatfield, age 51, of Ewing, Missouri

            Arrest Date: September 28, 2025

            Arrest Location: Ewing, Missouri

            Arrest Agency: Lewis County Sheriff's Office

            Charge: Class E felony, Domestic Assault in the 3rd Degree, & class D felony, Abuse or Neglect of a Child

Incident Background:

            Date of Incident: September 27, 2025

            Location: 302 West Clarice Street, Ewing, Missouri 

            Time: 11:10 a.m.

            Details: On September 28, 2025, members of the Lewis County Sheriff's Office were called to a report of an assault that had occurred at 302 West Clarice Street, Ewing, Lewis County, Missouri, on September 27th.  During the course of the investigation the deputy received information that Paul Hatfield had struck his minor child several times, causing his nose to bleed.  The deputy received further information that Paul Hatfield had also assaulted a female resident of the home on September 25th and caused injury to her upper arm.  The deputy observed injuries that corroborated the victim's statements.  Mr. Hatfield was then arrested for assaulting both individuals.

Deputy Mathias Frank sought formal charges through the Lewis County Prosecutor, Chelsea Fellinger.  On September 29, 2025, Mrs. Fellinger filed one count alleging Mr. Hatfield had committed the class E felony of assault in the 3rd degree, and one count of abuse or neglect of a child, a class D felony.   

The Honorable Corey Moon, Associate Judge, then issued a warrant for Mr. Hatfield.  Mr. Hatfield remains lodged in the Lewis County Jail in lieu of $50,000.00 cash only bond.  

"All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."

Contact Information:

            Lewis County Sheriff's Office

            Phone: 573-767-5287