On 1/26/14, officers responded to a disturbance call on Gray Street. Upon their arrival, they made contact with the two parties involved in the disturbance, Summer Loquet (34 YOA) and David Bourque (37 YOA).
During the course of the investigation, officers were able to determine the two subjects had been engaged in a physical disturbance that resulted in Bourque receiving a small stab wound to his shoulder. Both Loquet and Bourque were arrested at the scene and transported to the Saline County Detention Facility for processing.
Loquet was charged with Domestic Battery 2nd Degree and Bourque was charged with Domestic Battery 3rd Degree. This is an on-going investigation and additional charges could be possible.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 778-1171 or 315-TIPS. Individuals also may send an anonymous crime tip about this incident to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the text or go to www.crimereports.com to leave a tip.
Any suspects listed are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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