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- Austin
- Jul 22
- 2 min read
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On July 12, 2026, deputies with the Cooper County Sheriffโs Office responded to a reported physical domestic disturbance. Before deputies arrived, the reporting party and biological father reported that his son, Dustin Wayne Coffelt, had struck him in the head with a hatchet.
Deputies determined through the investigation that Coffelt was potentially affected by a mental health break. The victim stated he heard two heavy impacts against the exterior wall of the trailer home and went outside to determine what had caused the noise.
The victim reported seeing Coffelt standing near the residence while holding an object.
The victim stated he turned around and began going back inside when Coffelt ran onto the enclosed front porch behind him while holding the object. The victim turned to face Coffelt and then realized the object was a hatchet. The victim stated Coffelt swung the hatchet and struck him on the left side of the forehead, causing a visible laceration that was bleeding. The victim also had a small knot on the top of his head with minimal bleeding.
The victim reported that the head of the hatchet broke off from the handle during the altercation. He stated he attempted to gain control of the handle but tripped and fell onto his back on a makeshift countertop inside the enclosed porch. The victim stated it was difficult to breathe while he was in that position. He reported Coffelt still had full control of the handle while the victim had his hands on it and was attempting to gain control. The victim stated Coffelt held the handle horizontally and attempted to press it down onto the victimโs neck. The victim reported using all of his strength to gain control of the handle and get away from Coffelt.
Once the victim separated from Coffelt, Coffelt ran off the porch. When asked if he was in fear, the victim stated he was. The probable cause statement notes that Coffelt was under active supervision through the Board of Probation and Parole. The deputy stated Coffelt is believed to be a flight risk based on the seriousness of the charges and his supervision status.
Coffelt is now charged with domestic assault in the second degree, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.
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