From: Hannibal Police Department
Date: January 27, 2025
Phone: 573-221-0987
Fax: 573-221-3966
Contact: Chief Jacob Nacke
Burglary Arrest
On March 1st 2025, an arrest warrant was issued in the Associate Circuit Court of Marion County Charging Margaret A. Smith (33), with Trespassing (1st Degree), Property Damage (2nd Degree), Resisting Arrest, and two counts of Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer. The charges are a result of an incident which occurred on March 1st at 02:07am in the 400 block of Country Club. Officers were dispatched to a report of a burglary in progress where Smith had reportedly broken out glass on a door to an occupied residence. One of the residents physically held Smith, while another resident held her at gunpoint. When Officers arrived on scene a struggle ensued when Smith grabbed the officer and was taken to the ground. During the struggle, both officers sustained injuries. One officer declined medical treatment, and another was treated at a local hospital and was released after undergoing medical treatment. Smith remains in the Marion County Jail on a $25,000 cash or surety bond.
A criminal charge is merely an allegation and the defendant is, of course, presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
