Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Charges in October 30 incident

 A fight in Rockbridge County on October 30 that involved several individuals has now resulted in charges.
The altercation on Big Hill Road left Jason Barger severely injured after he was allegedly beaten by 42-year-old Christopher Zollman and then was struck by a vehicle driven by a female, reportedly Leslie Ruley of Buena Vista, who fled the scene.

At last report, Barger was being treated the University of Virginia Medical Center.

The Rockbridge County Sheriff's Department charged Zollman with aggravated malicious wounding. The Virginia State Police say more charges may be filed.

A special bank account has been set up to benefit Barger at the BB & T branch on Magnolia Avenue in Buena Vista.