For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
B09034
March 12, 2009

EMPHASIS: Bucklin Residents Arrested For Sodomy and Endangering The Welfare Of A Child


On March 10, 2009, the Missouri State Highway Patrol was called to assist the Missouri Division of Children Services in Bucklin, Missouri, with a report of a possible child abuse incident involving a child under the age of 14.
On March 11, 2009, at approximately 6:32 p.m., as a result of the on-going investigation, Donnie E. Saltsider, 18, of Bucklin, Missouri, was arrested for felony sexual sodomy and felony endangering the welfare of a child, and Sue E. Saltsider, 39, also of Bucklin, Missouri, was arrested for felony endangering the welfare of a child.
Both suspects were taken to the Chariton County Jail pending issuance of warrants. The investigation is being conducted by the Division of Children Services and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The charges for which the above listed individuals were arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
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