Kellogg woman convicted of domestic battery

WALLACE — A Kellogg woman was found guilty of felony domestic battery earlier this week following a one-day jury trial.

Destiny Morgan, 50, was arrested in the early morning hours of May 14, after law enforcement responded to a domestic call. 

According to court records, the incident began May 13 when Morgan assaulted her victim after he returned home from work.  

According to the witness reports and law enforcement, Morgan punched the victim in the face but then left the residence to cool off. When she returned, her behavior escalated and resulted in her threatening to kill the victim, throwing a heavy metal object at his head and then stabbing him in the arm with a fork, according to court records.

Kellogg Police Officer Dameon Groves responded to the call, but Morgan fled the home on foot and could not immediately be located, records say. Eventually, law enforcement did find her. She was taken into custody and charged with domestic battery with traumatic injury.  

In June, Morgan pleaded not guilty to the charge.

According to court records, the defense’s argument hinged on Morgan’s assertion that her actions were motivated by her own fear of the victim.

Shoshone County Deputy Prosecutor Britney Jacobs, who tried the case on behalf of the state, said the evidence suggested Morgan’s actions were due to a high level of intoxication.  

Along with the standard presentence investigation, Morgan will also undergo a domestic violence evaluation. The results of both will play a part in her sentencing.  

The maximum penalty for felony domestic battery with traumatic injury is 10 years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine.  

Morgan is scheduled for sentencing March 10.