Second Man Charged in December Barber Attack And Robbery

DeLand, FL -  Police in DeLand say a second man has now been charged in a December attack that injured a physically disabled barber. Officers say 29-year-old Damian Crafton was arrested on Friday (March 19) after he surrendered to Volusia County deputies. According to the DeLand Police Department (DPD), Crafton is currently charged with Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon, Robbery with a Deadly Weapon, and Aggravated Abuse of a Disabled Adult. Police added that investigators believe Crafton to be the main attacker, who was seen on camera punching the victim several times; possibly with a set of brass knuckles. Crafton is also facing the same charges 22-year-old Malik Sanchez, the other suspect in the attack, who was arrested and charged in February. Crafton currently remains in jail on a $40,000 bond. According to documents from the Volusia County Clerk of Courts, Crafton is set to be arraigned on April 15th. Sanchez is no longer in custody and has a pre-trial date set for April 20th.