Florissant Man Hit Girlfriend in Head With 2x4, Police Say

A man hit his girlfriend in the head with a two-by-four wooden plank and punched another man Friday, Florissant Police said.

Kevin Booker, 46, of the 2700 block of Countryside Drive, was charged Saturday with second-degree domestic assault, third-degree assault and armed criminal action.

Florissant Police said the incident took place at the couple’s home on Countryside.

Booker is being held in St. Louis County jail. Bail was set at $35,000, cash only.

If you have experienced or know someone who has experienced domestic or sexual violence, find resources through the St. Louis Ending Violence Against Women Network (SLEVAWN) or call the Safe Connections 24-hour crisis hotline at 314-531-2003.