San Rafael police arrested Melvin Anthony Kennedy, a 66-year-old mall security guard, for allegedly striking a 16-year-old bicyclist with his patrol vehicle during a dispute over removed caution tape. The incident, which occurred in a mall parking lot, led to the young cyclist being hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Initially fleeing the scene, Kennedy returned and surrendered to authorities, subsequently being charged with multiple offenses including assault with a deadly weapon and felony child abuse. He has since posted a $50,000 bond and is scheduled for arraignment shortly.
The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, when a security guard allegedly struck a 16-year-old bicyclist with his patrol vehicle, leading to his arrest.
Kennedy, angered by youths removing caution tape, fled the scene but later surrendered to police after the incident, where the bicyclist suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Charges against Melvin Anthony Kennedy include assault with a deadly weapon and felony child abuse, as the incident raises serious concerns about the actions of private security personnel.
After his arrest, Kennedy was released on a $50,000 bond, and he is scheduled for arraignment on charges stemming from the serious incident.
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