Aggravated Assault Suspect Jailed
Posted/updated on: September 29, 2011 at 10:28 am
GREGG COUNTY — Vernon Robinson, 43, of Longview remained jailed on bonds totaling $12,000, charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, interference with an emergency phone call and unlawful restraint. Robinson was arrested about 11:00 Monday night in connection with an assault in the 900 block of East Melton Street. According to arrest reports, the victim told police Robinson struck her in the face, strangled her using his arms and hands and struck her in the face a blunt object, knocking one or more of her teeth out. The victim said Robinson took her phone away when she attempted to call 911, and restrained her from seeking medical help.
