The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
A Pennsylvania man is facing serious criminal charges after an alleged vicious attack on his neighbor, reportedly driven by the belief that the other man had been involved in a sexual relationship with his mother.
Late in the evening on August 18 in Addison Township, a man went over to his neighbor’s house, allegedly convinced that the man had slept with his mother. When he got there, he found the neighbor’s 2004 Corvette parked in the driveway. He reportedly started to damage the car, and the neighbor stepped outside when he heard the commotion.
When they began to interact, the man reportedly began physically assaulting his neighbor after accusing him of having a sexual relationship with his mom. It was reported that he punched him many times, knocking out several of the alleged victim’s teeth. He also reportedly chomped on three of the man’s fingers in what was perceived as an attempt to bite them off.
The authorities were notified, and officers from the Pennsylvania State Police went to the residence. When they arrived at the address, they reported that the alleged victim, who was covered in blood, was badly hurt and needed immediate medical attention. He was transported to Somerset Hospital.
The suspect was taken into custody and booked into the Somerset County Prison. He is facing preliminary charges of aggravated assault causing significant bodily injury with extreme indifference, simple assault, making terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another, harassment by subjecting another to physical contact, and disorderly conduct for engaging in fighting. He is currently being held on a $75,000 bond.
It was reported that the nature of the relationship between the victim and Rugg’s mother remains unclear.
If you or someone you love is suspected of an assault or battery offense, contact Orange County criminal defense lawyer Staycie R. Sena at (949) 477-8088 for a consultation now.