Two Charged in Domestic Disturbance Involving Weapons
12/07/2015
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Nilita Ramsey
Patrick Meranda

(KNZA)-- Two rural Atchison residents are facing charges in Doniphan County in connection with a domestic disturbance last month involving several weapons.

51-year-old Patrick Meranda and 43-year-old Nilita Ramsey have each been charged in Doniphan County District Court with a felony count of  aggravated assault along with misdemeanors counts of criminal use of a weapon and domestic battery.

According to court documents, Meranda was allegedly in possession of a chainsaw and sword at the time of the incident and Ramsey is alleged to have had an ax.

A preliminary hearing for Meranda is now set for January 14th, while a hearing date for Ramsey is pending.

Both remain in the Doniphan County Jail.