On 02/25/2021 at 5:30 P.M. the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office was called to the 1300 block of Rolling St., Ruthven, Iowa, for an active disturbance. As a result of the disturbance and investigation Pashea Haht (21) of Ruthven, was placed under arrest and charged with domestic abuse assault – simple misdemeanor, and criminal mischief 5th degree – simple misdemeanor. Mariah Haht (22) of Sutherland, was also placed under arrest and charged with assault – simple misdemeanor. Both subjects were transported to the Palo Alto County Jail and booked in to await their initial appearance before a judge.
The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.