In Sonora, California, a late-night brawl outside a popular downtown bar on N. Washington Street ended with two people being arrested on battery charges. The chaos unfolded early Sunday morning, December 22, when police responded to reports of a fight involving several individuals.
When officers arrived at the scene, they spotted two men attempting to leave the area. The duo, later identified as 40-year-old James Gimenez and 22-year-old Jared Peau, was quickly detained. According to the police, these two were the main aggressors in the altercation.
The situation reportedly turned violent, with Peau accused of going to extreme lengths during the fight. Witnesses and police say he stomped and kicked one of the victims in the face while the individual was lying on the ground. It was a brutal moment that left bystanders shocked.
Police noted there were two victims of the assault, one of whom suffered severe injuries. Thankfully, officers were able to intervene before the situation escalated further.
Gimenez was arrested on charges of misdemeanor battery and public intoxication, while Peau faced more serious allegations. He was taken into custody on suspicion of felony battery and public intoxication.
The incident has left many in the community shaken, especially given the severity of the injuries involved. The Sonora Police Department is continuing to investigate the fight as they piece together exactly what happened that night.
