A Russells Point man who reportedly injured two others during a fight Saturday afternoon, June 14 is now facing a felony charge.
Shawn Hendricks, 49, was initially arrested for misdemeanor offenses of assault, menacing and disorderly conduct, but is also being charged with felonious assault after one the victims reported more significant injuries after the fight, deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office report.
Deputies responded about 5:20 p.m. to a report of an altercation between three people at Buckeye At The Lake restaurant, 11977 N. State Route 235, Lakeview.
Upon arrival, deputies found the fight was no longer active but heard Hendricks cussing at one of the victims and at restaurant staff.
The intoxicated suspect was handcuffed then resisted deputies efforts to place him inside the sheriff vehicle.
Two male victims were reportedly injured by the suspect during the fight. One was bleeding heavily from his head and complained of severe neck pain and the other had a hematoma under his right eye. Both refused to be transported for their injuries.
Employees attempted to break up the fight and stepped between Hendricks and a female at one point during the altercation to prevent her from getting hurt.
Deputies collected witness statements.
Hendricks was transported to the Logan County Jail.
En route to the jail, the suspect stated to deputies the entire situation was “stupid,” adding, “I knocked somebody out” and “I did hit him.”
The suspect failed to comply with jail staff and was placed in the restraint chair.
The injury victim complaining of neck pain later went to Mary Rutan Hospital where he was diagnosed with a fractured cervical spine vertebrate.
He was then transferred to Grant Medical Center in Columbus, where neurologists confirmed he had as stable C4 vertebrate fracture before releasing him.
