(Lt. William Wilson, Ferndale Police Department Statement, 2/11/2011)
On 02/10/11 at about 4:30 a.m. a 21 year old man working the counter at the 7/11 store at 805 E. 9 Mile had to fight off assaults by two customers. Three customers (2 men and a woman) entered the store together. One of the customers (Downing) acted unruly and began yelling threats to the store clerk. Downing then attacked the clerk and punched at him. The clerk then fought back and overcame his attacker by wrestling and punching him. After the clerk separated from the assailant, the female he came in with (Champagne) followed the clerk behind the store counter, yelled at him, then struck him. Downing then went behind the counter and again attacked the clerk, who again fought him off as police arrived.
The two were arrested, and arraigned, for Assault and Battery.
ARRESTED PARTIES:
1. David Kendall Downing, w/m, Hazel Park resident
2. Amanda Champagne, w/f, St. Claire Shores resident