A man suspected of involvement with a September 5th altercation at the Rocky Ford Fishing Area was arrested Tuesday by the Geary County Sheriff’s Office.
Joseph Charles Tonge Jr. was arrested for aggravated robbery, aggravated battery and felony theft. His total bond was set for $50,000 through Pottawatomie County District Court.
On September 5, 27-year-old Josh Berden of Georgia was found injured at the Rocky Ford Fishing Area.
Bearden reported to law enforcement that he suffered his injuries during an altercation with two unknown suspects. He alleged being taken against his will from rural Geary County and then left at the Rocky Ford Fishing area.
The suspects fled in a white 1997 Dodge Dakota driven by Bearden. The pickup was found Sept. 7.
