Thursday, January 12, 2012

Centralia Man Charged With Stalking and Aggravated Battery

A 22-year-old Centralia man has been charged with stalking and aggravated battery in connection with actions taken against an employee of the Salem Wal-Mart store. Bond for Clint Nix of South Lackey was set at $50,000. He's accused in the aggravated battery charge of putting his arms around the woman and placing his hand on her chest in an insulting or provoking manner. The stalking charge accuses Nix of following the woman around Wal-mart and to her car, making inappropriate sexual comments, hugging and attempting to pull down her shirt. He's also accused of placing the woman under surveillance by stationing himself at Wal-mart in a manner just to watch her work. Nix had the public defender appointed to represent him. A preliminary hearing was set for January 31st. The charges indicate the activity occurred on January 7th. Nix was taken into custody at his home after the alleged victim filed a complaint with police. - http://goo.gl/ARf8s