(KWNO)-A Winona man is under arrest and a victim hospitalized after a fight near Third Street and Walnut Street on Friday night. According to police, Richard Gordon Deppe, 31, attacked another man around 5:45 p.m. Witnesses told police Deppe knocked the victim to the ground and then stomped and kicked him. Police found the victim on the street with significant injuries including facial fractures. The man is recovering at a La Crosse hospital. Police believe Deppe and the victim know each other but the extent of their relationship is unclear.
Richard Gordon Deppe, 31 of Winona, is charged with 3rd degree assault
Police reached Deppe by phone on the night of the incident. Deppe allegedly admitted to the assault and told police “I’ll have my people get back to you.” Police searched for Deppe for several days and ultimately arrested him on Monday at an apartment in the 150 block of Lafeyette Street. Deppe refused to speak with police or give any statement. He is charged with third-degree assault.
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