Elk Grove Teen Allegedly Helped Knock Down & Kick 79-Year-Old Man

Police say a 79-year-old Roseville man was beaten by a group of teens, including one from Elk Grove, around 12:26 a.m. Tuesday.

The man walked outside of his home in the 900 block of Douglas Boulevard to ask a group of noisy teenagers to move along, according to Roseville Police. Instead of walking away, the teens charged the senior, knocked him down and hit and kicked him, police report.

Five teens between ages of 16 and 18 from Roseville, Elk Grove and Antelope, were located and arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault, elder abuse and other related charges, according to Roseville Police. One suspect was found hiding in a nearby yard and the others on South Lincoln Street.

The 18-year-old from Elk Grove was identified as Christopher Crishan Clements, while the 18-year-old from Roseville was identified as Matthew Javaughn Nunley. Both are being held in the Placer County Jail on $50,000 bail.

The man was taken to the hospital for his injuries, treated and released. 

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