By: Sachet A. Sullivan
A man was arrested in Cedar City on Wednesday night in connection with a violent assault that occurred at a local campsite the previous week.
Kelton Lester Prisbrey, 41, was taken into custody on April 30 and is facing multiple charges stemming from the alleged April 24 attack on two individuals.
According to court documents filed in 5th District Court, Cedar City police responded to a report of an assault near 20 S. 580 East after the alleged victim walked to a nearby home seeking help.
Officers reportedly found the victim with a deep laceration under his eye, extensive facial swelling, and minor injuries to his back and legs. The victim said he had been attacked at his campsite by a large man driving a red pickup truck.
The victim also reportedly informed investigators that the man allegedly hit him in the face and kicked him during the attack.
Officers were later contacted by a second victim at the campsite, who reported being repeatedly kicked and stomped on by the same suspect. The second victim said the man demanded money and began assaulting him after the victim told him he didn’t have any money to give him.
After visiting a local shelter, the second victim was able to identify Prisbrey by name. Staff reportedly confirmed Prisbrey’s identity from a past stay and gave a description of his vehicle.
The court documents further state that on April 30th, Officers responded to a disorderly disturbance call allegedly involving Prisbrey. When Officers arrived, they reportedly located him and his red pickup truck at the scene.
After police identified Prisbrey, he declined to speak with officers without an attorney.
Prisbrey is charged with one third-degree felony for attempted robbery, one class A misdemeanor for assault resulting in substantial bodily injury and one class B misdemeanor for simple assault.
He was booked into the Iron County Jail following the incident.
INDIVIDUALS LISTED ON THIS PAGE HAVE BEEN BOOKED INTO IRON COUNTY JAIL AND ARE ACCUSED OF THE FOLLOWING CRIMES BUT ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.
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