Man Assaults Mom Over Pet Skunk
By: Web Producer
Updated: June 24, 2008
Arkansas Man Arrested For Assaulting Mother
(Van Buren, AR) -- Arkansas police have arrested a man accused of assaulting and tying up his mother because he was reportedly mad about the death of his pet skunk.
Authorities say 35-year-old Scott Sullivan, who was arrested early Saturday in Waldron, Arkansas, is being held without bond.
They say Sullivans mother called police Wednesday night after freeing herself from duct tape and rope.
She told police that her son became upset when he learned that her dog killed his pet skunk.
According to police, Sullivan said her son hit her with a homemade club and tied her up.
She says Scott Sullivan also tied up a 14-year-old disabled boy who is under her care.
Scott Sullivan was arrested on suspicion of two counts of kidnapping and domestic battery.
(Copyright 2008 by Newsroom Solutions)
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