When the victim left his car to speak with Briggs, Briggs hit him in the head with a level, knocking out some of the victim's teeth, police said.
Timothy BriggsSPRINGFIELD — Police on Wednesday charged Timothy Briggs, 54, of 17 Belvidere St., with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon (a level), after he allegedly came up to a man who was stopped in his car in traffic and started yelling at him, claiming he was driving improperly.
When the victim, a 35-year-old city resident, left his car to speak with Briggs, Briggs hit him in the head with a level, knocking out some of the victim’s teeth, police said.
Police said the victim was struck several more times. Police charged Briggs when they came upon the scene at the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue and Alden Street.
Briggs was arraigned in Springfield District Court and the case was continued until Sept. 20.
