By:
James Carskadon
Friday, June 10, 2016
STARKVILLE, MS
A Maben man was arrested Thursday for allegedly striking a person in the head with a 2x4 at the Cook Out currently under construction on Highway 12 in Starkville.
According to a Starkville Police Department news release, 53-year-old Charles Douglas of Maben was arrested and charged with aggravated assault following the incident. He was transported to Oktibbeha County Jail. His initial Municipal Court appearance is scheduled for July 11 at 2 p.m.
The Cook Out is located where Arby’s used to be. For most of 2016, workers have been renovating the building.
SPD Public Information Officer Brandon Lovelady said he had no information on the victim’s condition.