March 27, 2008
Source: The Examiner
Wire Service: AP
Three men accused of snatching the turban off the head a Sikh truck driver have been accused of third-degree theft and misdemeanor harassment. The Douglas County grand jury declined to indict the men on a felony charge of intimidation.
Ryan Robbins, 21, Kyle Simmons, 22, and Ryan Newell, 28, all of Yoncalla, are accused in the Aug. 25 incident that occurred as Ranjit Singh left a truck stop convenience store, according to court records.
One of the men grabbed the turban, ran around the building, then drove away with it, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said. Investigators, with the help of a store surveillance video, found their suspects several days later.