An Excelsior Springs man has been denied a bond modification while facing three felony assault charges. Brandon M. Ladd, 29, is charged with two counts of second-degree domestic assault and third-degree assault of a special victim. Through his attorney, Scott Hamilton, Ladd recently requested a bond modification before Eighth Judicial Circuit Judge Kevin L. Walden. Ladd’s current bond conditions include GPS electronic monitoring, which he requested to have removed or to obtain a furlough for travel. “The defendant (Ladd) wants to visit his sister in Baton Rouge, La., and is unable to travel with the GPS ankle monitor,” the court document reads. The document further stated Ladd has not had any violations since the initial bond conditions were imposed on July 12, 2024. Walden ultimately denied the request, ruling the current combination of bond conditions, including GPS monitoring, is “the least restrictive necessary to secure the defendant’s appearance or the safety of the community…