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48-year-old man charged in alleged assault following bar fight in Center Line

Victim remains in ICU

oel Anthony Martinez, 48 of Roseville was charged in connection with a bar fight that severely injured a man in Center Line. (Macomb County Prosecutors Office)

Joel Anthony Martinez, 48 of Roseville was charged in connection with a bar fight that severely injured a man in Center Line.

Allegedly, on Saturday, Aug. 17, Martinez was bothering patrons of Te Roma Bar in Center Line when he reportedly punched a 50-year-old man, causing him to fall and hit his head on the concrete.

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Officials say the victim remains in the hospital in the intensive care unit.

Martinez, who was said to have punched a second man, was charged with aggravated assault, a one-year misdemeanor, assault-and-battery, a 93-day misdemeanor, and disturbing the peace, a 90-day misdemeanor.

The 48-year-old was charged in 37th Centerline District Court, where bond was set at $5,000 cash/surety.

If released, Martinez is to have no contact with the victim, witnesses, or Te Roma Bar and is to wear an alcohol tether.


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