Dwight K. Scroggins, Jr., Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney, today charged Michael James Dennis with the Class A Felony of Assault in the First Degree for shooting victim AGJ at 120 S. 19th, St. Joseph, Missouri, on July 16, 2015.
This crime carries a possible punishment of 10-30 years in prison with no eligibility for parole until 85% of the sentence has been served. Arraignment will be held in the Associate Court on Tuesday, July 21, 2015.