What is the difference between an assault and a battery? The answer is simple. A battery involves physical contact; an assault does not. Specifically, for a battery to occur, the perpetrator must make ...

The sheriff’s office is looking for 37-year-old Tony Williams and 34-year-old Valencia Adams for an incident on the 2800 ...

A jury found a former UC Santa Barbara student guilty of three counts related to sexual assault, battery and rape on Jan. 20.

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A magistrate court said the charges against a substitute teacher charged with battery and assault of a disabled child have on Sept. 5 were dismissed. UPDATE 9/9/25 @ ...

North Charleston Police say they have charged two people in connection with an assault and battery incident on Friday.

An unidentified male entered a restaurant and caused a disorder by going behind the counter and yelling. During the disorder, the male sexually assaulted a female employee. After being asked to leave, ...