NewsNet5.comNews
House & HomeFoodTechHomeTown ExpertsLiving GreenReal EstateWEDDINGSLawDatingAutosTravel
Democracy 2008EntertainmentEducationEmploymentDealsDestination OntarioMade on the North CoastThe User-Friendly Phone BookFamily


E-Mail News Alerts
Get breaking news and daily headlines.
Browse all e-mail newsletters

Man Gets 4 Years In Pizza Parlor Beating

Ex-Con Hits Man At Least 7 Times After Girlfriend Cuts In Line

POSTED: 5:50 pm EST February 18, 2005

A brutal beating was caught on tape at an Akron pizza parlor, and now the man responsible is heading to jail.

Video
Mark Jones, a 35-year-old Akron man and former convict, was found guilty of felonious assault, and was sentenced to four years in prison.

The incident began when Prestia Sims cut in line in front of Joseph Scarpino at DaVinci's in downtown Akron last July.

SLIDESHOW: Pizza Parlor Beating

Scarpino told his fiancé on his cell phone that it may take a little longer to get their pizza, and Sims overheard him.

Security video then shows Sims, infuriated by the comment, begin a long tirade at Scarpino. She swore at him, and even spat at a manager who tried to kick her out.

Then, Sims' boyfriend, 35-year-old Mark Jones, stepped in.

Jones, who is 6 feet 4 inches and weighs 295 pounds, hit Scarpino at least seven times, while onlookers watched, doing nothing.

When it was over, Jones rolled Scarpino over and retrieved a cell phone he had dropped in the beating.

Even then, other customers did little to help as Scarpino nursed a broken eye socket, nose, a concussion and a chipped tooth.

Sims, who is also charged with felonious assault, is scheduled to go to trial March 16.




Links We Like
No matter where you live you can take better care of your lawn by making understanding what works for your town’s climate. More Details

Did you know 80% of strokes are preventable? Understand risk factors and how manage if you’ve already had a stroke. More Details

Help you and your co-workers do your part to green up you office and minimize your impact on the environment. More Details

Curious about what homes near you are in foreclosure? Want to be notified when a home goes tax forfeit so you can consider an investment? Go here. More Details


Like online video? Then you'll love Now See This.

Links We Like includes a selection of information, tools and resources from our partners and sponsors.

Sponsored Links

Your Credit Report

FreeCreditReport.com Experts recommend checking your credit report regularly. See where your credit stands with a FREE credit report and score!

Diet & Fitness Tools

Would you believe that you can work your muscles without equipment, in as little as 10 seconds? Coach Dean explains the perks and pitfalls of isometric exercising.  More Details

SparkPeople

Sponsor

Desktop Alert

Desktop Alert
Download FREE Desktop Alert:
- Breaking News
- Severe Weather
Click here to download!

Premium Weather

Premium Weather
How will the weather affect you? Know for sure. Monitor storms, animate your forecast, create personal alerts! Try it now! or Log in here.


Find Local Businesses



© 2008, Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc.
Click here for the privacy policy, terms of use.
Click here for advertising information.
See All Internet Broadcasting Sites

Site Map