Published: July 19, 2007 04:46 pm      

Shotgun assault is charged in Troup

By Kelly Young

news@jacksonvilleprogress.com

TROUP – The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department arrested a man July 3 for allegedly assaulting another man with a shotgun. Rolen Ward Jr. was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The incident took place at approximately 10:30 p.m., the night of July 2, at the victim’s residence near Troup.

“The two gentlemen were at the victim’s residence when they became engaged in a verbal altercation. Mr. Ward went to his truck, retrieved his shotgun and began assaulting the victim with it,” said CCSD Deputy Chris White. “He proceeded to strike the victim about the upper torso and facial area with the shotgun.”

A relative of the victim witnessed the attack. Ward left the scene of the crime prior to the deputy’s arrival.

“The deputies went to the suspect’s house, which was nearby, and attempted to make contact with him. Through the window they could see him and it appeared that he had either passed out or had done something to harm himself,” White said. “He was unresponsive, so the deputies entered his home to check on his well-being. A note was found that led the deputies to believe he had intended to harm himself. He was admitted to the hospital that night for ingesting a harmful substance.”

The night of the attack, the victim refused medical treatment, but did check himself into a Tyler hospital the next day with several facial fractures.

Upon release from the hospital, Ward was transferred to the Cherokee County Jail. His bond was set at $50,000.

The following arrests were made by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department and the Department of Public Safety for the period of July 2 through July 9.

• Alfreda H. Allen, assault causing bodily injury. Bond was set at $1,500.

• Cornelius T. Butler, resisting arrest. Bond was set at $5,000.

• Broderick R. Canada, possession of marijuana. Bond was set at $750.

• Javier Castillo, driving while intoxicated, no driver’s license and open alcohol container. Bonds were set at $1,500, $135 and $300.

• Kristopher B. Cauley, driving while intoxicated. Bond was set at $750.

• Sherry A. Cole, theft of property. Bond was set at $750.

• Steven J. Crush Jr., driving while intoxicated (second offense). Bond was set at $2,000.

• Byron Cumby, assault/family violence. No bond was offered.

• David D. Davis, driving while intoxicated. Bond was set at $1,000.

• John F. Davis, violation of a protective order. No bond was offered.

• Clifford D. Finch, driving while intoxicated (third offense or more). Bond held at $10,000.

• Danielle C. Giaccone, driving with invalid license. Bond was set at $750.

• Catherne M. Holmes, driving while intoxicated (second offense). Bond was set at $1,500.

• Richard L. Hopson, failure to appear, criminal mischief and driving with invalid license. Bonds were set at $5,000, $259 and he is being held.

• Steve M. Kennedy, arson of a building. Bond was set at $30,000.

• Holly Kersten, terroristic threat. Bond was set at $750.

• Jessica D. Marquez, theft by check. Bond was set at $500.

• James L. Meador, possession of a controlled substance. Bond was set at $3,000.

• Shannon R. Oliver, assault causing bodily injury. Bond was set at $2,500.

• Steven A. Parra, possession of marijuana. Bond was set at $1,000.

• Jose E. Perez, public intoxication. A fine was set at $200.

• Martin Perez, driving while intoxicated. A bond was set at $750.

• Matthew B. Pierce, minor in possession of alcohol. A fine was set at $200.

• Joaquin A. Renteria, driving while intoxicated. Bond was set at $750.

• Ryan L. Roddie, parole violation. No bond was offered.

• Amanda G. Sellers, theft by check. Bond was set at $750.

• Barry D. Sherman, two counts of assault/family violence causing bodily injury. Bonds were set at $1,500 and $1,500.

• Rolen J. Ward Jr., aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Bond was set at $50,000.