CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. (AP) - A South Dakota man accused of assaulting someone with a machete has avoided jail time.
The Mitchell Daily Republic reports (https://bit.ly/2q4bTK2) that 49-year-old Rodney Rohrbach, of Chamberlain, was sentenced to 30 days in jail, which was all suspended. He was ordered to pay $84 in fines and court costs.
Rohrbach pleaded guilty to simple assault.
Authorities say the assault happened at a Chamberlain residence in October. Rohrbach allegedly forced his way through a locked door and took the machete from the victim, who was using for protection, court documents state.
The victim suffered superficial cuts to his back and a cut to his hand during the incident.
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Information from: The Daily Republic, https://www.mitchellrepublic.com
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