On September 2, 2020 at 2:47 p.m., Norfolk Police were called to speak to an assault victim that was currently in the 1200 block of Omaha Avenue. Officers interviewed the 25 year old female victim. She stated that she had been assaulted by Tremaine L. Smith JR, 27, of Norfolk. She explained that she and Smith were arguing and Smith grabbed a black handgun. He then hit her on the head with the gun and slapped her above the right eye. She had swelling and redness on her right cheek and right eyebrow along with dried blood behind her ear. Officers had contact with Smith in the 1200 block of Verges. A Ruger AR style rifle, a Glock pistol and a Taurus pistol were all recovered from his vehicle. Smith was arrested for 2nd degree domestic assault and use of a weapon to commit a felony. He was housed in the Norfolk City Jail and later transferred to the Madison County Jail.

On September 3, 2020 at 1:28 a.m., Norfolk Police took an assault report from a 51 year old male at the police station. When the officer had contact with the victim, he saw that the victim had injuries to his right eye, and his right knee. He also had significant swelling/bruising and a cut under his right eye. The victim explained that he and Todd Roepke, 51 of Norfolk, are having disagreements over a female friend that they both know. Roepke called the victim and wanted the victim to come to Ta-Ha-Zouka Park to fight him. The victim stated that he went to the park with to simply speak with Roepke. When he arrived the two began to argue and Roepke stuck him in the face with a cane that he had been holding. The two fell to the ground and struggled with each other briefly before the fight ended. The victim then came to the police station. Officers had contact with Roepke and spoke to him about the incident. Officers recovered a broken cane, matching the description provided by the victim. The cane had blood on it. Witnesses also confirmed that Roepke was seen with the cane. Roepke was arrested for 2nd degree assault. He was housed in the Norfolk City Jail and later transferred to the Madison County Jail.