MAN CHARGED WITH FELONY AFTER CURTISS BAR FIGHT
Monday, March 7th, 2005 -- 2:47 PM
--The Old Town Saloon in Curtiss was destroyed by a fire on Wednesday, but the previous weekend, it was the scene of a particularly violent altercation that has led to serious charges against a 20-year-old Dorchester man. According to the criminal complaint, Chad Leichtman hit 26-year-old Eric Hamm of Owen over the head with a beer bottle during a scuffle. Hamm?s injuries were serious. He suffered a fractured skull and required 3 metal plates to be installed in his head. Leichtman was released on a $1000 signature bond. He faces a charge of Aggravated Battery carrying a maximum 15-years behind bars. An initial appearance is scheduled for March 8th.Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.