IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WZMQ) – A man from Stephenson has been arraigned on several charges, including assault with a weapon and child abuse, following multiple incidents in Dickinson and Menominee Counties.
An Iron Mountain Police Department investigation found that on November 8, 21-year-old Paul Pennebecker struck a person with his vehicle at a Walmart. After being dragged by Pennebecker’s vehicle, the victim was able to separate himself and run behind other vehicles. Pennebecker continued attempting to strike the victim by ramming the other vehicles.
As the victim moved in an effort to reach safety, Pennebecker stopped his pursuit, exited the vehicle, and physically assaulted a second victim. He then fled the scene on foot.
Pennebecker was subsequently arrested by the Michigan State Police in Menominee County. He admitted that he intended to injure the victim he struck with his vehicle. He also admitted that after he left Walmart, he committed other crimes in the Norway area and in Menominee County.
Pennebecker was arraigned on the following charges:
- Assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder
- Two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon
- Two counts of fourth-degree child abuse
- Domestic violence
- Failure to stop after a collision
His bond has been set at $250,000. The incident remains under investigation.
The Iron Mountain Police Department was assisted by the Michigan State Police, Kingsford Public Safety, the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Department, the Iron Mountain Fire Department, and Integrity Care EMS.
