Robert E. Lee Ringler's Assault Charge
MILLERSBURG — For allegedly assaulting an officer after threatening to harm himself, a Millersburg man faces a handful of charges that could land him in prison.
Robert E. Lee Ringler, 21, of 640 S. Monroe St., pleaded not guilty in Holmes County Common Pleas Court to assault, resisting arrest and criminal damaging. The assault charge, because it involved a police officer acting in his official capacity, is a fourth-degree felony, punishable by up to 18 months in prison.
The charges stem from a May 13 incident.
That's when Millersburg Police were called to Ringler's address because he was allegedly intoxicated and causing problems with a friend. Police gave advice and left, but were called back to the house later, at which time Ringler reportedly
Robert E. Lee Ringler, 21, of 640 S. Monroe St., pleaded not guilty in Holmes County Common Pleas Court to assault, resisting arrest and criminal damaging. The assault charge, because it involved a police officer acting in his official capacity, is a fourth-degree felony, punishable by up to 18 months in prison.
The charges stem from a May 13 incident.
That's when Millersburg Police were called to Ringler's address because he was allegedly intoxicated and causing problems with a friend. Police gave advice and left, but were called back to the house later, at which time Ringler reportedly