ST. GEORGE, Utah — A St. George man is facing assault and child abuse charges after police say he followed two teenagers who blew an air horn at him while driving, leading to him attacking the boys.
According to court documents, Aaron Kenneth Kuttler, 32, was driving in the St. George area on Saturday when the two teens, a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old, in another vehicle blew the air horn and "flipped him" off.
The teens drove off and pulled into a Maverick gas station at 2078 East Riverside Drive, where Kuttler found the boys before confronting them.
Witnesses said Kuttler immediately rushed the teens, body slamming both of them, causing cuts to both. During the attack, witnesses claimed one of the boys stated, "I'm 17," repeatedly.
Officers spoke to Kuttler, who claimed that when he went to confront the teens, he saw one take a step towards him, which he perceived as a threat.
Kuttler faces two charges of assault with a road rage modifier and child abuse.
