By Robert Perea
Fernley City Councilman Stan Lau was arrested on a battery charge Monday afternoon after an altercation in which a construction worker said Lau punched him in the face.
Lyon County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the area of Shadow Lane and U.S. 50A at approximately 2:59 p.m. for a reported of an altercation.
Deputies met with the construction crew doing work in the area. One of the workers reported he was approached by Lau, who was upset with the traffic control in the area. The worker said a verbal altercation ensued and Lau grabbed the sunglasses off the worker’s face, leaving a minor injury.
The worker told deputies that Lau broke his sunglasses and threw them on the ground, and that when he went to pick the glasses up, Lau punched him in the face. Deputies said they saw no physical evidence of the punch. Lau left the scene prior to the deputies’ arrival.
The worker requested criminal charges against Lau and to place him under citizen’s arrest.
The Sheriff’s Office said deputies investigated the worker’s claims and determined there was enough probable cause to make an arrest.
Because deputies weren’t present during the incident and the alleged crimes are misdemeanors, Lau was taken into custody on a citizen’s arrest. He was booked into the Lyon County Jail on charges of battery and injury to property. Bail was set at $1,140.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Lyon County Communication Center at 775-463-6620 and request to speak with Deputy Steven Vawter.
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