RICHLANDS, Va. (WJHL ... with one count of misdemeanor assault and battery and is awaiting his initial court date, the RPD stated. The full release can be read below.

is charged with one count of misdemeanor assault and battery, according to Richlands Police Chief Ron Holt. Rife’s warrant was served Wednesday and he is awaiting his initial court date.

The 32-year-old's matter was adjourned to the Richlands Magistrates Court until later this month, alongside his co-accused. Last Friday, police charged Samuel Vernon, 31, with murder ...