Charges of Assault First have been issued against William White, a white male, age 31 from Union in the shooting of the motorcycle rider this weekend on Hwy 100. The victim is identified as James Diekmann, a white male, age 62 from Berger. Bond for White has been set at $100,000.00 cash only. He is currently incarcerated in the Franklin County Jail.
Investigators determined that the victim had a verbal altercation with a subject at a gas station in Villa Ridge prior to the shooting. A video was obtained from the store that showed the altercation and facial image of the suspect. The suspect was identified, located, and arrested for investigation of assault first.
The suspect has admitted to the shooting. The victim belonged to a local motorcycle club and was wearing his colors (a patch on the back of a jacket identifying the club name) at the time of the shooting. The suspect stated that he had been drinking and had an issue with members of the club resulting in the confrontation at the gas station.
The suspect has a lengthy criminal history with receiving stolen property, alcohol, and drug related arrests. He was sentenced to 5 years in 2013 for driving while revoked and given probation. He was sentenced in 2014 to 7 years for drug charges and was placed on probation again.
The weapon, a 38 cal. handgun, has been recovered.
The suspect has admitted to the shooting. The victim belonged to a local motorcycle club and was wearing his colors (a patch on the back of a jacket identifying the club name) at the time of the shooting. The suspect stated that he had been drinking and had an issue with members of the club resulting in the confrontation at the gas station.
The suspect has a lengthy criminal history with receiving stolen property, alcohol, and drug related arrests. He was sentenced to 5 years in 2013 for driving while revoked and given probation. He was sentenced in 2014 to 7 years for drug charges and was placed on probation again.
The weapon, a 38 cal. handgun, has been recovered.
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