Farragut woman arrested Sept. 15th for Attempted Murder & other Felony charges
September 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson
(Sidney, Iowa) – The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports a woman was arrested Sunday afternoon on numerous felony charges, including Attempted Murder. Authorities say 47-year-old Sylvia Marie Hayes, of Farragut, was taken into custody without incident following an investigation into a reported disturbance in the 1000 block of Essex Avenue, in Farragut, where a woman said she was being assaulted with a baseball bat. The victim was transported to Shenandoah Memorial Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
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Sylvia Marie Hayes
During the investigation deputies discovered evidence that Hayes allegedly intended to kill the victim with the baseball bat. Hayes is being held on charges that include:
- Attempted Murder, a Class B Felony
- Willful Injury, causing serious injury, a Class C Felony
- Going Armed with Intent, a Class D Felony
- Domestic Abuse 2nd Degree, an Aggravated Misdemeanor
Hayes was being held without bond, pending initial appearance with a Fremont County Magistrate.