By Nicole Walton
Escanaba, MI – Three men are lodged in the Delta County Jail following their arrests in connection with the beating of a man at an Escanaba motel in September.
The 46-year-old victim was found September 5 at the Super 8 Motel lying in a pool of blood. He was taken to the hospital and released two days later.
Arrested are 21-year-old Dustin Fournier of Escanaba, 39-year-old Thomas Deneau of Grand Rapids, and 27-year-old Lukas Huitema of Grand Rapids.
Each is charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. They face up to ten years in prison and a $5,000 fine, if convicted as charged. A preliminary exam is set for October 15 in Delta County District Court.