KENOSHA, Wis. — A 41-year-old Kenosha man has been charged with felony battery after allegedly punching another man in the mouth during a verbal dispute, causing severe injuries that required hospitalization and surgery.

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Daryl L. Scott was formally charged Tuesday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with one count of substantial battery, a Class I felony. According to court records, Scott was not arrested but instead issued a summons to appear in court. His initial appearance is scheduled for July 3 at 1 p.m. before Judge Anthony Milisauskas.

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The alleged assault occurred on the afternoon of October 17, 2024, at an upstairs apartment near 50th Street and 20th Avenue. According to the criminal complaint, the victim and his girlfriend were visiting a friend’s home when a heated argument broke out between a woman and her boyfriend—identified by authorities as Scott.

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When the victim attempted to intervene and calm the situation, Scott allegedly turned his aggression toward him. The complaint states that despite the victim’s repeated efforts to de-escalate and leave the apartment, Scott punched him squarely in the mouth with a closed fist.

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The blow reportedly knocked out one of the victim’s lower front teeth and caused significant pain. He was later taken to Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, where emergency room staff discovered that his jaw had been fractured in two places. The injuries required additional care and led to his transfer to Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, where he was admitted for further treatment and surgery.

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When officers interviewed the victim in the hospital two days after the alleged assault, they noted that he had slurred speech, a facial droop, and misaligned teeth—all signs consistent with serious facial trauma. He told police he had met Scott several times before and believed he could identify him through a photo array.

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Kenosha detectives later conducted a formal photo lineup using booking photos. According to the complaint, the victim positively identified Scott, initially expressing 80 percent certainty and later increasing that to 90 percent. The identification process was audio- and video-recorded by police body camera, and the signed photo was included in the case file.

The incident remained under investigation for several months, during which detectives gathered medical records and completed follow-up interviews. The charge was finally filed June 4, 2025.

Substantial battery is a Class I felony in Wisconsin, carrying a maximum penalty of three years and six months in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. Scott has not been taken into custody as of Wednesday but is expected to appear voluntarily at his court date.

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