Lincoln Man Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Deputies at Hickman Bar

Hickman, NE – A 35-year-old Lincoln man, Raymond Norton, was arrested Tuesday night after a disturbance at the Hickman Bar & Grill led to him allegedly assaulting Lancaster County deputies. The incident began with reports of Norton refusing to leave the establishment, escalating into a physical altercation with law enforcement.

Details of the Incident

Around 10:30 p.m., deputies responded to a call at the Hickman Bar & Grill regarding a man who was refusing to leave despite repeated requests [1]. Upon arrival, deputies detained Norton, who then allegedly resisted arrest. According to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, Norton continued to struggle with deputies even after being handcuffed.

The situation further escalated when Norton allegedly kicked one deputy in the leg and struggled with others, resulting in a wrist injury for one deputy and a hand injury for another [1], [2]. Bar patrons assisted in getting Norton into a patrol car.

Additional Allegations

Lancaster County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ben Houchin stated that Norton was also reportedly pestering patrons and was even accused of biting some of them [2].

Charges Filed

Raymond Norton has been charged with resisting arrest, assault on a peace officer, trespassing and disturbing the peace [1], [2], [3].

Ongoing Investigation

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the incident. Further details may be released as the investigation progresses.