Suspect allegedly used improvised shank to injure another inmate

By Kyle Troutman [email protected]

A Cassville man is facing multiple felonies after an altercation inside the Barry County jail where he allegedly stabbed another inmate with an improvised shank.

Danon McIntire, born 2005, of Cassville, is charged with first-degree assault (attempted murder), possession of a weapon at a jail and armed criminal action.

According to a probable cause statement filed by Det. Sgt. Abby Parsons, with the Barry County Sheriff’s Office, on March 20, Parsons was notified of an alleged assault that took place in the jail between two inmates. Parsons reviewed video and reports written by the correctional officer on duty at the time of the assault.

CO Ruark, Parsons said in the statement, state he was doing an inmate count in E pod when he observed McIntire go into the victim’s bunk and begin hitting the victim in the face repeatedly.

Ruark said he removed McIntire and placed him on the floor, where McIntire allegedly dropped an improvised shank made from items he is provided as an inmate.

Ruark said he observed the victim bleeding and a small gash on the left side of the victim’s lower jaw. CO Henricksen provided a similar statement.

Parsons said she observed on the video footage that McIntire got off his bunk and crouched down near the victim’s bunk, then she saw Ruark running toward the bunks and removing McIntire.

McIntire was in jail for allegedly bringing a weapon into the premises. According to a probable cause statement filed by Deputy K. Jordan, with the Barry County Sheriff’s Office, on March 17, deputies responded to an emergency call for a male covered in blood walking around a trailer park in Cassville.

After arriving on scene, Jordan met with McIntire, who kept saying, “I hate the cold.” His right hand was covered in blood, and he kept holding his right hand to the right side of his head.

Jordan asked McIntire what happened, but McIntire kept staring “blankly” at Jordan and would not respond, balling up his fists and making growling noises every so often.

Jordan asked McIntire if he had any weapons, to which he said no, and agreed to a pat down. EMS and fire personnel arrived, and McIntire was uncooperative. When asked his name, he responded, “Do not,” and kept repeating, “I hate the cold.”

McIntire agreed to go to the hospital, where he allegedly became uncooperative with the nursing staff and refused treatment. Jordan then placed McIntire on a 12-hour safety hold and transported him to the jail. Once at the jail, McIntire was asked if he was in possession of anything that could poke or harm jail staff, to which he allegedly said no. A search allegedly revealed a fixed blade with a black handle.

At the time of that arrest, McIntire had warrants for larceny, dangerous drugs and a traffic. offense, as well as misdemeanor convictions for possession of a controlled substance and two DWIs.

McIntire is being held in the Barry County jail on no bond for the assault case. His next hearing is set for Thursday at 9 a.m. in the courtroom of Judge Robert Foulke.