(Michigan City, IN) - Charges have been filed in connection with a Michigan City man having some teeth knocked out with a leg from a table.

 

James Cobb, 45, of Michigan City has been charged in La Porte Superior Court 1 with Level 5 felony Battery.

 

According to court documents, on January 8th the victim of the attack was hosting a gathering at his home at the Tall Timbers Apartments on 3141 Springland Ave., situated on the city's far east side. 

 

He reportedly told investigators everyone was having a good time until he went outside and confronted a woman about stealing something from his home. They were arguing when Cobbs apparently removed a leg from a table and went outside, allegedly striking the victim in the mouth with the wooden object.

 

They then ran inside while Cobb left with the female, police said.

 

The attack left the man with missing teeth from the top and bottom of his gums, along with a swollen upper lip.

 

Initially, police said, the victim was not going to pursue charges but decided to after learning Cobb had been boasting about the incident.

 

The victim quickly identified the suspect in a photo line-up, police said.