Thu, 11/05/2009 - 20:01
A Butte County man was beaten and tied up at a park in Forbestown early Thursday morning according to the Butte County Sheriff’s Department. The victim, 37 year old Rigoberto Lopez, is now in critical condition at Enloe Medical Center. One of the suspects, 25 year old Joseph Baker, was arrested on Thursday and charged with attempted murder and kidnapping. His bail is set at $1,050,000. Authorities say they are still investigating the motive and other people could be involved. They also told KRCR that the crime could be drug related.