WINONA, Minn. — A Winona man was arrested after his girlfriend reported he was displeased with how she was grilling pancakes and punched her in the face. Police arrived at their apartment after a neighbor called about a loud argument and banging. This was about 12:50 p.m. in the 1750 block of West Wabasha Street. At the apartment the officers said that Rico Devon Long, age 29, confirmed there had been an argument over pancakes, that nothing physical occurred, and that his girlfriend was now out for a walk. Officers located the girlfriend nearby. She said Long had complained she was making pancakes too hot and threw hot batter on one of her legs, then threatened her with a kitchen utensil, cornered her, and punched her in the face with a closed fist. Based on injuries that confirmed her account, Long was arrested.
Long. A domestic assault charge of instilling fear and causing harm.