Man Accused Of Punching Elderly Man At Grocery Store

By Sam Borcia, the Lake & McHenry County Scanner

A man has been arrested in connection with an incident where he allegedly punched an elderly man, causing serious facial injuries to the victim at a Jewel-Osco in Algonquin.

Arthur L. Gage Jr., 40, of the 7700 block of Fox Drive in Woodridge, was charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, aggravated battery to a victim over 60 and aggravated battery in a public place.

A criminal complaint filed in McHenry County Circuit Court alleges that Gage caused great bodily harm to a male victim on April 17.

The incident happened at the Jewel-Osco, 103 South Randall Road in Algonquin.

Gage allegedly used a closed fist to punch the male victim in the right eye area of his face.

The victim, who is in his late 60s, suffered a severe laceration and a broken nose, the complaint said.

Charges were filed against Gage on May 5 and a warrant was issued, court records show.

Gage was taken into custody at the McHenry County Jail on Wednesday.

He was released on Saturday after posting 10% of his $25,000 bond.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 6.

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