Rochester Man Charged After Alleged Vehicle Assault Incident
Summary
Assault Rochester Minnesota in Rochester, Minnesota: A 22-year-old Rochester man, Stephen John Hameister, is charged with second-degree assault after allegedly pursuing and striking another man's vehicle with his truck in northwest Rochester. The victim had driven to Hameister's home to speak with a woman there, and after an object was thrown at his vehicle, he accelerated away and struck a trailer. Multiple vehicles, including Hameister's truck, followed him, cornered him, and Hameister ultimately drove into the driver's side of the victim's vehicle. Hameister told police he thought the victim had a gun and claimed he hit the vehicle to avoid a pedestrian, though no pedestrian was visible on video.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen John Hameister | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
Rochester Man Charged After Alleged Vehicle Assault Incident