Man Threatened to Kill His Pregnant Girlfriend With Knife, Police Say

An Arnold man has been charged with the unlawful use of a weapon following an incident on Dec. 30.

Arnold Police say Asmir Karabegovic, 32, raised a kitchen knife above his head and threatened to kill his girlfriend during an argument in their home located in the 2400 block of Birch Lane, according to court documents. 

Karabegovic fled the home when the woman, who was pregnant at the time of the incident, called the police, according to court documents.

Unlawful use of a weapon is a class D felony. Charges and allegations mentioned in this report do not indicate convictions.

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.

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