MASON CITY – A Mason City man was arrested after a fight Sunday at a local park.
According to police, on June 16th, 2013, at approximately 3:10 pm, police officers were dispatched to Morgan Timberland Park (near 6th Street SW and South Van Buren Avenue) on a report of several males fighting. One of them was reported to have a knife.
Officers arrived and observed Anthony Earl Hopkins, 42, walking away from the location carrying an opened bottle of liquor while other subjects were also leaving the park on foot. Officers arrested Hopkins for public intoxication. Officers also learned that a male was at the hospital being treated for apparent knife-wounds possibly related to the altercation at Timberland Park. Officers spoke to potential witnesses and searched the area for evidence.
Hopkins was charged with Willful Injury (a Class D Felony) later that evening. The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening. He was treated and released the same afternoon. Hopkins is still in jail o a $10,000 bond (10% needed). He has a court date set for June 26th.
Hopkins, who also claims a Detroit, MI residency, plead guilty in May to assault with intent to inflict serious injury. Hopkins was represented by Joesph R. Lapointe in that case.
Hopkins also plead guilty this year to attempted burglary after being charged with 3rd degree felony burglary.
I don’t understand why this guy was even back on the streets. It’s so frustrating.