From the Wright County Sheriff’s Department:
On January 15, 2026, Wright County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Cody Schilling, age 30, of Mountain Grove, for Domestic Assault in the 2nd Degree.
Schilling was taken into custody by Deputy Cunningham and Deputy House, with Sheriff BJ Adler on scene to assist.
Schilling is a prior and persistent felony offender with violent tendencies. The arrest was made without incident. Schilling is currently being held on a $10,000 cash-only bond.
Sheriff BJ Adler stated:
“Domestic violence cases are taken very seriously by this agency. Our deputies work diligently to protect victims and hold offenders accountable, while also ensuring arrests are carried out safely for everyone involved. We remain committed to following through on these cases and removing violent individuals from our communities in a professional and controlled manner.”
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.




