Arizona
Police: Southern Arizona man attacked grocery store employee with club
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – A Green Valley man is facing a host of charges after allegedly attacking a grocery store employee with a club.
The Sahuarita Police Department said Daniel Kovarik Jr., 42, was arrested Wednesday on several counts of aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, criminal damage, and threats and intimidation. He is being held on a $45,000 bond.
The SPD said he also had an unrelated felony arrest warrant.
The SPD said Kovarik went into the grocery store, located in the 18000 block of South Nogales Highway, on Wednesday afternoon and attacked the worker. Kovarik was taken into custody without incident, according to police.
The 70-year-old employee suffered serious injuries, according to the SPD.
The SPD said there is no indication that Kovarik knew the woman before the attack.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call 911, 520-445-7847, 520-351-4900, or 520-344-7000.
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