ASSAULT VICTIM ARRESTED
IN CONVENIENCE STORE LARCENY

By Jon Mayhew

Photo Contributed/TCS
Ronald Kennedy was charged with Larceny Monday.

LINCOLNTON -- A Lincolnton man who was an assault suspect over the weekend may spend the Christmas holiday in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center after stealing a beer from a convenience store.

Sgt. Willie Vaughn and officer Tony Potts responded to EDM at 601 Riverside Drive Monday afternoon. According to his report, Ronald Kennedy had taken the beer from the store.

Kennedy was charged with larceny, consuming alcohol under the age of 21 and possession of an alcoholic beverage under the age of 21.

He was taken to jail under a $1,100 secured bond and has a court date scheduled in February.

Over the weekend, Kennedy was involved in a fight with 43-year-old William Reynolds of 507 West Water Street. According to Kennedy, Reynolds punched him repeatedly in the face.

Kennedy didn't require medical treatment for his injuries. As of Tuesday night, Kennedy remained in jail.