Crime & Safety
Franklin County, MO Man Charged After Woman Allegedly Choked
Union, MO – A 29 year old Franklin County man faces a felony domestic assault charge after authorities say he allegedly threw a woman to the ground and choked her during an incident at a residence Fri
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-10-26T21:22:37.652Z
Union, MO – A 29 year old Franklin County man faces a felony domestic assault charge after authorities say he allegedly threw a woman to the ground and choked her during an incident at a residence Friday, Oct. 23, while her children were present at the property.
According to the Franklin County Sheriff 's Office, deputies responded around 4 p.m. to the 400 block of Horseshoe Bend Loop following a reported assault.
The first responding deputy encountered the woman and two children in the driveway.
Investigators said the woman had visible injuries consistent with her account of being physically assaulted and choked.
The woman told deputies she had returned home with her children when the suspect allegedly became upset with her.
Authorities said the confrontation escalated when the suspect allegedly threw her to the ground and choked her.
The woman reportedly resisted the assault and managed to escape the residence before calling 911.
While a deputy was speaking with the victim, the suspect exited the residence and was detained.
According to the Sheriff's Office, the suspect made statements admitting to assaulting the woman but declined to provide further details when investigators attempted to interview him.
Deputies subsequently examined the residence and reported finding additional evidence of a disturbance consistent with the woman's account.
Authorities identified the suspect as Seth Burns, 29, of the Union, Missouri, area .
Burns was arrested and transported to the Franklin County Adult Detention Facility.
The Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney's Office subsequently obtained a felony warrant charging Burns with second degree domestic assault .
His bond was set at $20,000 cash only .
The Sheriff's Office did not report injuries to the children or disclose whether the woman required hospital treatment.
The case remains subject to further court proceedings.
Burns is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.