Marshall Man Arrested for Felony Assault

The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested 24-year-old Corbin Lee Whitney of Marshall at 6:38 p.m. Saturday in Pettis County.

According to a probable cause statement, Pettis County Joint Communications requested that a Trooper respond to an incident that occurred at Route K and OO, (4th street in Houstonia) at 3:52 p.m. Dec. 16.

Apparently, a red Dodge truck struck a black Jeep, and a subsequent assault occurred. Contact was made with the victims, the driver of the Jeep and her passenger.

The victims said that the suspect (Whitney) followed them from Marshall and repeatedly threatened to cut them off. The driver said that when she stopped at a stop sign, Whitney intentionally rammed her Jeep with his Dodge truck. He then forcibly pulled the passenger from the vehicle and began punching her in the head until she fell to the ground.

Whitney fled the scene when he realized someone had called 911.

The victim (passenger) told the Trooper that she got into an argument with Whitney in Marshall over his truck not having insurance. She then left Marshall to get away from Whitney.

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The probable cause statement said that three witnesses provided written statements to law enforcement verifying that Whitney followed the Jeep and rammed it, then punched the victim.

The victim had multiple swollen red marks on her head and face. She was evaluated by PCAD and she declined any further treatment.

The Jeep had extensive damage and red paint transfer on the driver's side.

Whitney was later located at his residence in Marshall. It was discovered that the Dodge had an aftermarket steel bumper with damage, and black transfer paint on it.

Whitney admitted to following the Jeep and being the one who rammed it with his truck. He also admitted to the altercation, and that he pushed the victim.

Whitney was then placed under arrest and transported to the Pettis County Jail on a 24-hour hold.

He was charged with 1st degree felony assault, 3rd degree felony assault, 1st degree felony kidnapping and felony armed criminal action.