St. Charles Man Used Stun Gun on His Wife, Police Say

A St. Charles man is accused of using a stun gun on his wife during an argument July 2.

Brian David O’Neill, 25, of the 800 block of North Sixth Street, was charged July 5 with second-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action and second-degree property damage.

St. Charles Police said O’Neill was arguing with his wife over a lost wallet July 2 when he pulled out stun gun. The woman tried to get away, but O’Neill tackled her to the ground and begun using the stun gun on her neck, stomach and thighs while pinning her to the ground, police said.

The woman got away and ran to her car, but O’Neill followed her into the car and a witness heard the stun gun being used inside the car, according to a police report.

Police said O’Neill also broke a kitchen chair and a room divider in his in-law’s house during the assault.

O’Neill is being held in St. Charles County jail in lieu of a $35,000 bond. Judge Philip J. Ohlms on Friday denied a request to lower the bail amount. O’Neill also is banned from contacting his wife.

If you have experienced or know someone who has experienced domestic or sexual violence, find resources through the Bridgeway Women’s Center by calling 877-946-6854; or call the Safe Connections 24-hour crisis hotline at 314-531-2003.