Arrested: Norman,
Timothy J., 23 year of age male, Richland resident
Victim: Withers,
Cameron S., 36 year of age male, Richland resident
Victim: Jetton,
Richard M., 49 year of age male, Richland resident
Charge: Assault 2
(two counts) / Domestic Violence
Synopsis:
On 9-11-13 at approximately 11:40 PM Richland officers were advised of a stabbing
in progress in the 1300 block of Carolina Ave.
Richland officers had a delayed response since they were involved investigating
a homicide in the 1100 block of Dos Palos Ct. Members of Kennewick PD’s CAT
team, and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to assist. Upon arrival investigators found that a fight
had ensued between Norman, Cameron Withers, Richard Jetton and a transient acquaintance
Tyson Baker. Norman had been hitting
Withers when Baker and Jetton interceded.
Baker and Withers were able to calm Norman and thought that the conflict
was over.
After a few minutes Norman again became combative and pulled
a knife from his waistband. He began to assault Withers a second time. Baker and Jetton intervened and Jetton was
stabbed in the right hand. Withers also
sustained several lacerations to the top of his head. The three were able to disarm Norman and
restrain him until officers arrived on scene.Norman was taken into custody. After consulting with the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office he was held on a 72 hour investigative hold for Assault 2. Norman was transported to the Benton County Jail by a member of the Kennewick PD CAT team.
Both victims were treated and released. The DV enhancement is due to the fact Norman and Withers are married and Jetton is a roommate.
