Man charged in hammer attack on Christmas Eve

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A man accused of hitting a woman with a hammer has been charged with multiple crimes.

Jason Eastburn, 43, was charged Tuesday in Sedgwick County District Court with:

  • Attempted first-degree murder
  • Aggravated battery
  • Aggravated burglary
  • Aggravated child endangerment
  • Criminal threat
  • Criminal damage to property under $1,000

According to court documents, Eastburn is accused of striking a woman with a hammer on Christmas Eve.

His bond is set at $2 million, and his next court appearance is scheduled for Jan. 12…

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