Cracker Barrel Beating Suspect Troy Dale West Banned From Clayton County

Oct 28, 2009 - 19:09
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Cracker Barrel Beating Suspect Troy Dale West Banned From Clayton County
Troy Dale West

A South Georgia man charged with attacking an Army reservist outside a Cracker Barrel in Morrow was released from jail on bond Wednesday, but was ordered to stay out of Clayton County.

Troy Dale West of Poulan was arrested after police reviewed video surveillance and talked to customers. He was charged with battery, disorderly conduct and cruelty to children. Family members posted bond of $320,500 for West, 47, on Wednesday afteoon. Superior Court Judge Geronda V. Carter said West must wear an ankle monitor and ordered him not to retu to Clayton County, except for court appearances or to drive through on I-75. Police say West, who is white, attacked Tashawnea Hill on Sept. 9. They say he became enraged when Hill, who is black, told him to be careful after he nearly hit her daughter while opening the restaurant's door.

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