A man chased down and choked a journalist working for Grand Junction broadcasters KKCO and KJCT in front of the news stations’ offices after berating them about their nationality, police say. Patrick Egan, 39, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of second-degree assault and bias-motivated crimes, both felonies, as well as harassment, a misdemeanor. Egan began following the victim earlier in the day near Delta and confronted them at a stoplight, according to Egan’s arrest affidavit.

Topics:  grand junction   patrick egan   egan s    are   u.s    trump s america   marine   kkco/kjct   police   on friday   matt vandersmith   mesa county detention facility   sign   i   kkco   kjct    egan   egan   id   friday   man   arrested   assault   news   choked   told   
BING NEWS:
  • Colorado Man Chases And Attacks TV Reporter Over US Citizenship: "This Is Trump's America Now"
    Patrick Thomas Egan, a 39-year-old Colorado man, allegedly attacked television news reporter, Ja'Ronn Alex, after chasing him for 40 miles. According to the Guardian, the incident occurred in Grand ...
    12/29/2024 - 1:47 pm | View Link
  • US man accused of bias-motivated attack on TV reporter: This is Trump's America
    Patrick Thomas Egan, 39, was arrested on December 18 in Grand Junction, Colorado, after police say he followed KKCO/KJCT reporter Ja’Ronn Alex’s vehicle for around 40 miles.
    12/28/2024 - 6:36 am | View Link
  • Man accused of attacking TV reporter in Grand Junction after asking if he’s a U.S. citizen
    GRAND JUNCTION, Colo ... KKCO/KJCT reported that he was driving a news vehicle at the time. Egan was arrested on suspicion of bias-motivated crimes, second degree assault and harassment. He is ...
    12/27/2024 - 10:54 pm | View Link
  • Man facing charges for allegedly following, assaulting Colorado reporter in front of Grand Junction TV station
    A man reportedly attacked a reporter in Grand Junction earlier this week after following him back to the TV station where he works.
    12/22/2024 - 3:33 am | View Link
  • Man arrested on suspicion of bias-motivated assault of Grand Junction journalist
    A man chased down and choked a journalist working for Grand Junction broadcasters KKCO and KJCT in front of the news stations’ offices after berating them about their nationality, police say. Patrick ...
    12/20/2024 - 6:21 am | View Link
  • More

 

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More News