Jason K. Katzbeck, 49, of Lake in the Hills, was arrested after allegedly battering three people at Rookies Sports Bar and Grill, 72 North Williams Street in Crystal Lake, and then kicking a police officer early Saturday morning. | Photo – Left: Provided; Photo – Right: Rookies Sports Bar & Grill
By Sam Borcia | Lake & McHenry County Scanner
An Algonquin-based District 300 teacher and tutor was arrested after he allegedly punched a man repeatedly, battered two other men and then kicked a responding police officer at a bar in Crystal Lake.
Jason K. Katzbeck, 49, of Lake in the Hills, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer, four counts of aggravated battery in a public place, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.
A criminal complaint filed in McHenry County Circuit Court alleges Katzbeck punched a man on the left side of his face with a closed fist around 1 a.m. Saturday.
Katzbeck also punched the victim on the left side of his torso with a closed fist, the complaint said.
The complaint said Katzbeck additionally battered a second man by chest-bumping him, causing the victim to fall to the ground.
Katzbeck also allegedly pushed a third man in the chest with two open hands, the complaint said.
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