Two men charged with using stun gun on children

EDITOR'S NOTE: The word "Taser" has been changed to stun gun.

CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Two men have been charged with child abuse and assault after allegedly using a stun gun on a minor, the Daily Dunklin Democrat reports.

Clarence Lee Riddell, 48, of Campbell, and James Steven Riddell, 22, of Texas, were recently arrested following an investigation by Campbell police officer David Dillard, the Dunkin County Juvenile Office, and the Division of Family Services in reference to a report of child abuse in which a stun gun was used.

According to Dunklin County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jonce Chidister, Clarence Riddell is being charge with two counts of abuse of a child for allegedly using a stun gun on his two minor children.

James Riddell, son of Clarence Riddell, is facing one count of second-degree domestic assault for allegedly using a stun gun on one of his minor siblings.

Malden, Mo., police arrested James Riddell on Tuesday and transported him to the Campbell Police Department. He is currently being held at the Dunklin County Justice Center on a $15,000 cash-only bond.

A warrant has been issued for Clarence Riddell with a bond set at $25,000.