Arrests made in 'Rock the South' assault investigation

CULLMAN, Ala. (WBMA) — Three men were arrested in connection to an assault that was caught on cameraat a Cullman music festival over the weekend.

The Cullman Police Department announced the arrests at a news conference Wednesday morning.

Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta said 20-year-old William Joseph Vinson Jr., 20-year-old Chance Marcus Allen Starling, and21-year-old Zachary Scott Taylor were charged with second-degree assault.

Chief Nassetta said the public's help via social media helped lead to the identities the men.

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Warrants were issued for the men Tuesday and they were taken into custody in Madison and Limestone counties.

Chief Nassetta said the men had all bonded out as of Wednesday morning.

The victim, 18-year-old Reid Watts said he was attending the 'Rock the South' music festival with his girlfriend on Saturday when he was attacked by several people.

Watts said the incident stemmed from a misunderstanding about a spilled beer.

Following the incident,The music festival offered a $10,000 reward plus lifetime tickets to the festival for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for the alleged assault.