BATTLE CREEK (WKZO) -- Battle Creek Police have a suspect in custody in an assault case.  A neighbor discovered 49-year-old Ronald Carson lying on the floor, suffering from severe head trauma, after she heard the two fighting.

Dave Harris is charged with assault with intent to murder.  Police say Harris savagely beat Carson with some form of weapon Wednesday night.  Carson is in critical condition after surgery at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.