Nov 20, 2025

Hays man, woman arrested for alleged battery at local bar

Posted Nov 20, 2025 5:15 PM
Dreiling photo Ellis Co.
Dreiling photo Ellis Co.

By TONY GUERRERO
Hays Post

A Hays man and woman were arrested Nov. 2 after allegedly having a physical altercation with customers at Chuck’s, 507 W. Seventh St. in Hays.

Hays Deputy Police Chief Tim Greenwood said officers arrested 25-year-old Patience Raelynn Dickerman and 23-year-old Nicholas James Dreiling, both of Hays, at the bar following an argument.

Dickerman photo Ellis Co.
Dickerman photo Ellis Co.

Greenwood said bar staff were trying to remove the pair at about 1:30 a.m. During the ejection, Dreiling allegedly pushed a bouncer and was then shoved through a metal barricade by other staff outside the bar.

Dickerman allegedly kicked a bouncer as well, Greenwood said. An officer on patrol witnessed the incident unfold. Both individuals were arrested for alleged simple battery without incident, and no injuries were reported.