Amador County – A Pioneer man has been arrested for assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly trying to stab his brother with a knife, according to a statement from the Amador County Sheriff’s Office. The family dispute occurred between Nickolas Milton Schumann, 48, and his brother at 24084 Gold Circle Drive in Pioneer. On July 18th at approximately 10:05 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call about a family dispute. The subject reported that he and his brother, Nick Schumann, had been in a physical altercation over family issues wherein punches were exchanged. Schumann reportedly left the room and returned with a knife. “The victim told deputies that Nick attempted to stab him in the abdomen with the knife. The victim said he was able to disarm Nick as he was attempting to stab him, however he was cut with the knife during the encounter,” said Undersheriff Jim Wegner. Schumann’s brother showed “a deep incision on a finger on his right hand” as evidence of the attack. The brother was transported to Sutter Amador Hospital via American Legion Ambulance. When contacted by deputies, Schumann also showed evidence of a physical altercation. He appeared to have a swollen lip and a bloody nose. “Additionally, Nick displayed some objective indicators that he was under the influence of alcohol,” said Wegner. He admitted to being involved in a fight with his brother regarding financial issues and family matters. Wegner said, “A search of the scene resulted in the recovery of the 10 ¾” fixed knife allegedly used in the assault, of which Nickolas admitted ownership.” There appeared to be a small amount of blood on the knife. Schumann was subsequently arrested and, after being medically cleared for incarceration, was booked into the Amador County Jail for assault with a deadly weapon. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Friday, 23 July 2010 06:15
Pioneer Man Arrested for Assualting Brother with Knife
Amador County – A Pioneer man has been arrested for assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly trying to stab his brother with a knife, according to a statement from the Amador County Sheriff’s Office. The family dispute occurred between Nickolas Milton Schumann, 48, and his brother at 24084 Gold Circle Drive in Pioneer. On July 18th at approximately 10:05 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 9-1-1 call about a family dispute. The subject reported that he and his brother, Nick Schumann, had been in a physical altercation over family issues wherein punches were exchanged. Schumann reportedly left the room and returned with a knife. “The victim told deputies that Nick attempted to stab him in the abdomen with the knife. The victim said he was able to disarm Nick as he was attempting to stab him, however he was cut with the knife during the encounter,” said Undersheriff Jim Wegner. Schumann’s brother showed “a deep incision on a finger on his right hand” as evidence of the attack. The brother was transported to Sutter Amador Hospital via American Legion Ambulance. When contacted by deputies, Schumann also showed evidence of a physical altercation. He appeared to have a swollen lip and a bloody nose. “Additionally, Nick displayed some objective indicators that he was under the influence of alcohol,” said Wegner. He admitted to being involved in a fight with his brother regarding financial issues and family matters. Wegner said, “A search of the scene resulted in the recovery of the 10 ¾” fixed knife allegedly used in the assault, of which Nickolas admitted ownership.” There appeared to be a small amount of blood on the knife. Schumann was subsequently arrested and, after being medically cleared for incarceration, was booked into the Amador County Jail for assault with a deadly weapon. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Latest from
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