Big Bend Public Works boss accused of punching someone over handicapped parking spot [Video]

Investigators accuse the village of Big Bend Department of Public Works superintendent of punching someone in the face over a handicapped parking spot on Wednesday. Prosecutors charged Eric Pedersen with battery and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors. According to court documents, Pedersen called the police, asking them to respond to the DPW garage. It’s near the Big Bend Village Park. When Chief Scott Sosnowski responded, he witnessed Pedersen punch the victim three times. According to the victim’s account of what happened in the criminal complaint, Pedersen confronted him, asking if he had a handicap placard. He said he did and that it was located on the truck’s dash. Investigators said the confrontation escalated when the victim got out of his truck. “At this time, the defendant assumed a fighting posture and struck victim A in the face and shoulder area three times with a closed fist,” the complaint said. Pedersen told …