Springfield man arrested after police arrive during alleged rape of Lamar woman

(From the Lamar Police Department)

Matthew Allen Morris, 29, Springfield, has been charged with Rape or Attempted Rape 1st Degree, Assault 2nd Degree and Assault 3rd Degree special victim. He has a CAPIAS-NO BOND warrant. 

On 11/19/20 Lamar Police Officers responded to an address on South Walnut St. in reference to a disturbance. When they arrived, the disturbance was still in progress. 

A male at the residence was attempting to sexually assault a female. Another male in the area heard the disturbance and came to the woman’s aid. 

The suspect then assaulted that male and continued an assault toward the female. 

In an effort to defend herself, the female struck the suspect on the head with a kitchen utensil. 

When the officers arrived, the suspect was still attempting to assault the female. When the suspect saw the officers, he fled and later resisted officers. The male was transported to a local hospital and later to a Springfield hospital to be treated for the head injury. 

The investigation continues and the appropriate charges are being forwarded to the prosecutor’s office.