Sisters man arrested on assault charge

A 20-year-old Sisters man was arrested in the early hours of Saturday, October 14, after he allegedly punched a man, knocking him out and putting him in the hospital.

According to sheriff's office reports, two men were driving in the Edge of the Pines neighborhood at about 3 a.m. looking for one man's girlfriend, when they drove by one residence and were accosted by Rory Hunt.

Hunt reportedly told the men not to drive by the house. They drove on and circled the block. When they came up to the residence on the other side, Hunt allegedly again approached the men's vehicle.

The passenger got out and asked Hunt what his problem was, according to sheriff's office reports.

Hunt then allegedly punched the man in the jaw, sending him sprawling on the street, where he struck his head and was knocked unconscious.

Hunt reportedly ran back into the house and the victim's friend drove the injured man to Central Oregon District Hospital in Redmond.

According to sheriff's office reports, the victim suffered a concussion and a possible bruise on his brain. He was transported to St. Charles Medical Center by ambulance for further evaluation.

Deputies arrested Hunt at his home (which was not the residence where the alleged assault occured). They took Hunt into custody on a second degree assault charge, which is a Measure 11 offense carrying a 5-year, 10-month sentence.