Truckee assault sends 1 to hospital, 1 to jail

A Chico man remains hospitalized three days after being in a fight at a bar in Truckee.

Jesse Hill, 39, was found unconscious on the sidewalk in front of the Pastime Club on June 18 at 11:05pm.

Truckee police officers said Hill and Bryan Sperlin, 24, of Truckee began arguing earlier in the evening at the Tourist Club bar. Hill left the Tourist Club and was later standing in front of the Pastime Club. As Sperlin was entering the Pastime Club he and Hill began a second argument.

“This argument led to a physical altercation that resulted in Hill being severely injured and left unconscious,” officers said in a statement.

Sperlin faces felony assault charges causing serious bodily injury and probation violation.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Truckee Police Department at 530.550.2323.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report