PLYMOUTH — On the evening of Feb. 18, 2026, just before 6 pm, Plymouth Police were dispatched to the police department for
a juvenile who wanted to report a domestic altercation involving an adult family member.
It was reported that the juvenile had been battered and strangled by the adult, who was identified as 47-year-old Kristopher Bugg of Plymouth. Plymouth Police Officers located and spoke with Bugg outside his residence. Bugg was taken into custody after officers conducted interviews and the juvenile was transported to the hospital to be seen by medical personnel.
Plymouth Officers would also apply for a search warrant for the residence, which was granted, and a search of the home was completed. Suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia were located in the home at the time of the search.
Bugg was lodged at the Marshall County Jail on preliminary charges of felony-strangulation, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of a legend drug, misdemeanor-domestic battery, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia.
Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
