42-year-old Robin Thorton was arrested after a physical assault on an elderly female. On November 26, 2023, Thorton and the 80-year-old victim were walking in the vicinity of Center and Flora streets when for unknown reasons, he punched her several times.

A social media post from the Stockton Police Department reveals Thorton also struck the victim with an unknown object. The victim was treated at an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Thorton was apprehended and charged with assault with a deadly weapon and elder abuse. Thorton is also facing an additional charge drug charge.