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Man Accused Of Beating Woman In Car
Police Allege Richard Richmond Was Jealous Of Ex-Girlfriend
POSTED: 3:29 pm MDT March 9,
2008
UPDATED: 5:05 pm MDT March 10,
2008
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- A Colorado Springs man is in custody after a battered woman was found in his car during a traffic stop Sunday.Police said Richard Richmond had been drinking when he forced his ex-girlfriend into his car and beat her.The 40-year-old woman was taken to the hospital to be treated for a concussion, lacerations and multiple contusions.
Police allege Richmond became jealous watching his ex-girlfriend flirt with another man at a downtown nightclub.Richmond, 33, allegedly threatened to kill her and dump her body somewhere in the countryside.He was pulled over after a police officer said he saw Richmond running a red light.Richmond was arrested on charges of second-degree assault, kidnapping and numerous traffic violations, including driving under the influence.He is being held at the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center.
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