Abilene police: Man buying motorcycle assaulted, robbed

A meeting to make a motorcycle payment turned into a robbery when the seller allegedly stole the buyer's car and wrecked it, according to an Abilene police report.

Abilene police were notified at about 6:50 p.m. of a stolen vehicle. The victim reported that when he reached into his car to retrieve money, the seller punched him in the face, arm and back. The seller also threw the buyer to the ground and then drove away in the car, the report said.

As police were responding to the scene, they were notified that the stolen vehicle had been involved in a crash a few blocks away at North 10th Street and Danville Drive. 

The suspect climbed out of the vehicle window and fled, but was caught by police, the report said.

Police reported that the 25-year-old suspect had an odor of alcohol coming from his breath and slurred speech. The suspect was taken to the hospital for evaluation and then to Taylor County Jail after receiving medical clearance.

The suspect was charged with robbery and driving while intoxicated.

Other reports released Tuesday by Abilene police include:

► Assault-family violence, 1700 block of Bob White Court, Tuesday

Police were called at about 12:30 a.m. because a man was intimidating residents. The man also allegedly grabbed his girlfriend several times and pushed her at least twice. The victim stated she felt pain and "was afraid for her life." The suspect was taken to jail.

► Warrant, 3400 block of Rolling Green Drive, Monday

During a traffic stop, an officer discovered the driver had a Taylor County warrant related to a charge of driving while intoxicated. He was taken to jail.

► Mischief, 700 block of South Leggett Drive, Monday

A business reported that an elderly driver possibly crashed into the building on purpose "because he was not happy with the service," according to a police report. Police continue to investigate.

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Laura Gutschke is a general assignment reporter and food columnist and manages online content for the Reporter-News.  If you appreciate locally driven news, you can support local journalists with a digital subscription to ReporterNews.com.