UPDATE (8:34 a.m., Sept. 23):
According to the Pima County Attorney's Office, “The charges against Joshua Dale Pierce have been dismissed. However, further investigation is ongoing. Once the investigation is complete, the evidence will be reviewed, and a decision will be made regarding potential charges."
"As with all cases that come to our office, we thoroughly look at every aspect of the investigation to ensure that we get it right and not rushed.”
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As with all cases that come to our office, we thoroughly look at every aspect of the investigation to ensure that we get it right and not rushed.”
An adult male, identified as 42-year-old Joshua Dale Pierce, was arrested after allegedly punching a 14-year-old boy in the face on the boy's morning walk to the bus stop, Monday.
According to Tucson Police, the boy was walking to the bus stop near 29th and Columbus to go to school, when he was confronted by two adult males, one of whom was Pierce.
Pierce allegedly punched the student in the face, knocking him to the ground.
The student sustained injuries and lost consciousness. He was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Pierce was located at a house nearby and was arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault and robbery.
