Norvell pleads not guilty to assault charges
Caleb M. Soptelean | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 8 years, 2 months AGO
A 29-year-old man pleaded not guilty to two assault charges on Monday in District Court.
Brian Thomas Norvell was arrested on Sept. 25 and later charged with assault and assault on a police officer. He also faces a probation violation.
The assault charges each carry a penalty of two to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000.
According to a sheriff’s office report, Chief Detention Officer Travis Miller was “processing medications” with Norvell when Norvell punched him in the mouth. Afterward, Miller Tazed Norvell.
Miller had a bloody mouth as a result of the punch, Deputy Brent Faulkner reported. Miller later received eight stitches as a result.
The other assault charge is under seal by the court.
Norvell has an omnibus hearing scheduled for Nov. 21 at 9:30 a.m. and a pre-trial conference set for Nov. 28 at 9:30 a.m.
Caleb M. Soptelean can be reached at 293-4124 or by email at csoptelean@thewesternnews.com.
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