Assault verdict results in suspended sentence, probation

A Menifee man who spent 10 months in jail facing assault charges entered a guilty plea in court this week and received 48 months formal probation with credit for time served.

Craig Allen Silbaugh, 58, was arrested Sept. 5, 2017 and charged with assault and battery. According to court documents, Silbaugh attacked a 74-year-old neighbor in the Sun City community, causing bodily injury.

In Riverside Superior Court on July 9, Silbaugh pleaded guilty to one count of assault causing great bodily injury and admitted to the enhancement of causing bodily injury to a victim over 70 years old, according to John Hall of the District Attorney's Office. He was sentenced to eight years, which was suspended. According to the terms of his 48-month probation, Silbaugh was ordered not to have any contact with victims in the case.

If Silbaugh violates any term of his probation, he could be sentenced to up to eight years in prison.