A Taylorville man has been arrested and charged with home invasion and attempted murder. Jeffrey T. Jones was arrested after the incident occurred on July 31st at 4:02 PM. Taylorville Police responded to South Webster Street for a home invasion. When police arrived they found two males bleeding from their heads. According to Christian County States Attorney John McWard, one of the men, Robert L. Scott said someone hit him with a crowbar. Scott says that after a brief discussion over a dog being poisoned, Scott was hit 20-30 times with Jones saying he was going to kill him.
Scott suffered multiple injuries and was taken to an area hospital. Jones also attacked another individual Timothy Wiseman who was on the property. Wiseman received multiple injuries as well.
Jones has a parole hold and a lengthy criminal history including two pending cases for domestic battery. States Attorney John McWard asked for bond to be set at $750,000. Judge Brad Paisley set bond at $750,000 with restrictions. A preliminary hearing has been set for August 25th.
