STILLWATER (KOKH) - A man is behind bars after assaulting a woman in Stillwater on Wednesday.
Reports say Donald Laver threatened to kill a woman before hitting her in the head with a pistol and firing the gun into a wall near her. The victim tried to escape but Laver reportedly continued assaulting her and prevented her from leaving.
The victim was transported to Stillwater Medical Center and treated for her injuries.
On Wednesday, a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Laver's vehicle for speeding before he sped away.
Reports say the officer pursued Laver until he lost control of his truck and slid into a ditch near Fairgrounds Road and Glencoe Road. Laver ran from the vehicle on foot.
Officers found Laver after an extensive search and arrested him.
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