Hearing set in assault, possession case against Cape Girardeau man

A preliminary hearing has been set for a Cape Girardeau man accused of child abuse, domestic assault and drug possession.

Jason J. Robert, 37, will appear in court Nov. 10 on charges resulting from his Oct. 16 arrest. Cape Girardeau County sheriff's deputies were called to his home at 380 Teton Lane near Cape Girardeau in response to a report of domestic assault.

According to a probable-cause statement, Robert squeezed his wife and threw her against a wall. His 16-year-old stepson tried to help his mother and was thrown into a glass door, injuring his arms and legs, deputies said.

After Robert was arrested, police reportedly found skelaxin, Diazapam, a container with marijuana residue, and a plastic bag of methamphetamine on his person.

In August, Robert pleaded guilty to third-degree domestic assault and received a $500 fine.