Jan 28, 2023

Man jailed for violent attack on woman at Abilene motel

Posted Jan 28, 2023 4:06 PM
Mateo-photo Dickinson Co.
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DICKINSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent altercation and have made an arrest.

Just before midnight Sunday, police responded to the Super 8 motel, 2207 North Buckeye Avenue, Abilene for the report of an earlier disturbance, according to a media release.

Officers learned that a physical confrontation had occurred in a hotel room between a man and woman.

As a result of the investigation, officers arrested 32-year-old Jonathan Munoz Mateo of Kansas City, Missouri on requested charges that include attempted 2nd degree murder and aggravated battery. He is being held on a $100,000 bond, according to online jail records.

EMS transported the woman to the hospital for treatment of her injuries and she was released.