DOUGLAS COUNTY, Mo. — A Douglas County man faces multiple felony charges following an investigation into an alleged domestic assault that occurred Nov. 3.
According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Shane Harden received a report of the alleged assault Nov. 4. The investigation was conducted jointly by Sgt. Aaron Box and Deputy Jonathan Harley.
Following the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Lloyd Rideeoutte Jr. on five charges, including first-degree domestic assault, second-degree domestic assault, first-degree domestic assault involving serious physical injury, tampering with a witness in a felony prosecution and first-degree harassment.
Authorities reported that Rideeoutte had previously been arrested Oct. 25 on two counts of failure to register as a sex offender. He was released on his own recognizance Oct. 26 under Court Probationary Services supervision.
Citing Rideeoutte’s prior criminal history and recent arrests, authorities reported that the new warrant was issued without bond.
According to Sheriff Chris Degase, this marks Rideeoutte’s fourth arrest since September 2026.
Degase commended the deputies involved for their work and persistence in the investigation, while expressing frustration over repeat offenders in Douglas County.
“It is very frustrating for these Deputies to continue to deal with the same 2% of the population in Douglas County,” Degase said. “I commended the effort and tenacity of my staff to ensure the Citizens of Douglas County are protected.”
All charges are allegations, and defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
