Fort Atkinson man charged with attempted murder for assault at Turkey River
by Michael Howell
Fort Atkinson man charged with attempted murder for assault at Turkey River
WINNESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa —
A Fort Atkinson man is now facing charges of attempted murder and felony domestic abuse for assaulting a woman at the Turkey River.
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Authorities say Robert Kruse, 18, took a female along a remote area of the Turkey River and seriously assaulted her, choked and forced her under the water.
He was arrested by Winneshiek County Sheriff's Office on Monday about a mile north of St. Lucas. Kruse was taken to Fayette County Jail since the domestic abuse happened in Fayette County where he was charged.
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Kruse posted bond in the amount of $20,000. If convicted, he could spend 25 years in prison.
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