Prosecutor Says Homeowner Assaulted Volunteer Firefighter

CREATED Sep. 9, 2012

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A man from Crane is facing assault charges following a fire on his property.

Prosecutors say a volunteer firefighter was going to refuel a truck when the homeowner John Wegrzyn assaulted a firefighter.

The incident ended with Firefighter Lex Pearson on the ground.
 
Wegrzyn is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in Barry county.