A Minden man was arrested in the early morning hours of June 13 after reportedly assaulting his brother during a dispute over missing tools.
Officers were dispatched at approximately 2:04 AM to a residence in the 900 block of Hinton Street in reference to a physical altercation between two brothers. The caller reported being attacked while asleep and was found by officers standing in the street with significant bleeding around his neck and upper chest area.
The man told police he had been asleep when his brother, Grant Neal, 38, suddenly entered his room and began striking him. He said Grant accused him of stealing tools, and although he was unsure what weapon may have been used, he believed it could have been a cane or a similar object. He told officers that Grant stays at the residence a few times a week and that several teenagers were also inside at the time.
Officers entered the residence due to safety concerns and located Grant, who exited the home holding miscellaneous objects. He was taken into custody without incident. After being advised of his rights, Grant stated that he had come to retrieve tools and discovered some were missing from a toolbox mounted on his truck. He admitted to confronting his brother, and that the two began physically fighting, though he did not specify who initiated the altercation.
Inside the residence, officers observed blood droplets throughout several rooms. The brother’s bedroom was described as disheveled, with numerous sharp objects such as knives, drill bits, and razor blades found in the area. Officers believe the brother’s injury beneath his chin may have been caused during the struggle when he came into contact with one of these objects. It was not confirmed whether the injury was deliberately inflicted.
Grant was arrested and transported to the Minden Police Department, where he was booked on one count of simple battery. During transport, he requested medical attention, stating he had suffered a head injury and was experiencing medication withdrawal. Medics responded, but Grant declined treatment.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.