Crime & Safety
Sussex Teen Loses At Video Game, Attacks Dad
Suspect was upset after his brother beat him at a game while playing Xbox.
A Sussex teenager is facing criminal charges after he allegedly beat up his dad because he was upset about losing while playing Xbox with his brother.
Alexander C. Justice, 17, was charged in Monday with one count of disorderly conduct. If convicted, he could face up to 90 days in prison and $1,000 in fines.
According to the criminal complaint:
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Justice was playing video games with his brother Saturday inside their home on the N5900 block of Maple Avenue, when he became upset because he was losing the game they were playing. His dad then said they needed to stop playing the game because of how upset Justice was becoming.
The dad then went to the store, and when he came back he heard Justice stomping around. When he went in the door, Justice jumped on him and began to hit and scratch him.
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He then warned the victim to not call the police on him.
Justice is free on a $500 signature bond while awaiting trial.
