On 6/4/2020 at 10:20 p.m., the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a domestic situation that was occurring at 309 S. Sixth St in Mallard. Following an investigation conducted at the scene, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested Matthew Ronald McGrauth (24) of Graettinger, on the charges of Domestic Abuse Assault. Following his arrest, McGrauth was placed in jail to await his initial appearance before a judge.
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