Man Arrested After Disco Ball Battle

A fight over a disco ball has led to a guy being arrested on charges of residential burglary and robbery charges.

On April 29th, 59-year-old Rodney Thomas was arrested in connection with an April 25th incident that occurred in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Craighead Co. Sheriff's Office

Jonesboro police say officers were called to a home about an assault with a head injury.

“The victim states Rodney Thomas approached him about a disco ball that he had purchased from Thomas for $20, but he was wanting it back. The victim refused, and Thomas pushed him back in the apartment,” Jonesboro police said.

Police said a person who was with Thomas then entered and assaulted the victim. After the assault, the victim was left with a cut to the head and multiple broken ribs.

After the assault, Thomas and his friend left. He also faces a misdemeanor theft charge in this case.

A $10,000 bond was set for Thomas, who will be arraigned June 30th in circuit court.

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