Fenton Man Choked and Bit His Wife, Police Say

A Fenton man faces charges of domestic assault after police say he choked, punched, kicked and bit his wife in their home. 

Rodney Bellew, 34, of the 300 block of Mt. Everest Drive in Fenton, has been charged with second-degree domestic assault, a class C felony, according to a court document filed on June 3.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Department officers say Bellew assaulted his wife in their home, where he "choked her until she became unconscious, and repeatedly punched, kicked, bit and spit on her," the court document notes. 

Police arrived to the home on June 2 for a disturbance call. That's when police found "a large amount of injuries, including bruises, bite marks, and abrasions," notes a court document.   

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.