Man Accused of Attacking Another Man
One man is facing assault charges for allegedly knocking another man unconscious, breaking his nose and causing a number of other injuries.
42-year-old Kevin Burritt is accused of attacking Richard Riel in the early morning hours of April 9 at Riel’s home. According to papers filed in District Rich Luther’s office, Burritt and Beth Weilacher gave Riel a ride home and, at about 2:20 a.m., Riel got into a verbal argument with Weilacher and Burritt hit him in the back.
Riel says he felt a sharp pain in his back, and then lost consciousness. When Riel woke up the next day he had a number of injuries on his face and back. Riel was taken to BRMC, where they found that he suffered a broken nasal bone, contusions to his face, scalp and neck area, abrasions to his lower back and had also lost two teeth.
Burritt is free on bail and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 20.
42-year-old Kevin Burritt is accused of attacking Richard Riel in the early morning hours of April 9 at Riel’s home. According to papers filed in District Rich Luther’s office, Burritt and Beth Weilacher gave Riel a ride home and, at about 2:20 a.m., Riel got into a verbal argument with Weilacher and Burritt hit him in the back.
Riel says he felt a sharp pain in his back, and then lost consciousness. When Riel woke up the next day he had a number of injuries on his face and back. Riel was taken to BRMC, where they found that he suffered a broken nasal bone, contusions to his face, scalp and neck area, abrasions to his lower back and had also lost two teeth.
Burritt is free on bail and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 20.
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