A man was arrested in Twentynine Palms on Saturday for investigation into assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly kicking the head of a victim lying on the ground.
At approximately 4:00 p.m. on Saturday (December 7), San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of assault at a residence on Valley Vista Road near Adobe Road in Twentynine Palms. Deputies say that the victim and his friend went to the residence to pick up the victim’s vehicle. While the victims were attempting to start the car deputies say that Richard Sansoucie, 41, confronted the victim, hit him, and then chased him on foot. Deputies say the victim fell to the ground and Sansoucie continued to hit and kick the victim in the face, causing injuries.
Deputies arrived, and placed Sansoucie under arrest. The victim was taken to Hi-Desert Medical Center for treatment for his injuries.
Richard Sansoucie was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon (not a firearm) and has since been released on bail.
