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Teen charged in connection with viral Grand Rapids assault video

Posted at 2:47 PM, Aug 07, 2015
and last updated 2015-08-07 15:16:34-04
Mugshot from the Kent County Sheriff's Department

Gary Allen Woods-Caston (Photo from the Kent County Sheriff’s Department)

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A 17-year-old has been charged Friday as an adult in connection with a recent video showing an assault near Rosa Parks Circle.

According to the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office, Gary Allen Woods-Caston is facing a charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder in connection with the July 28 incident.    Grand Rapids Police announced Thursday that five arrests were made after the video was released.

Police posted video of the assault on their Facebook page Aug. 3.

Woods-Caston is the only suspect to be identified by officials, but the other four juveniles are expected to face similar charges.

The assault charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine.  Woods-Caston is expected back in court Aug. 21 at 8:30 a.m. for a probable cause hearing, according to officials with 61st District Court.

The investigation is ongoing and remains open.  Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call 616-457-3337 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345.