BEND, OR -- A 66-year-old southwest Bend man was arrested for attempted murder early Sunday, after he admitted to hitting his roommate in the head with a bat. Timothy Boyd called 911 just after 5 a.m. and reported the assault to the dispatcher.

When Police arrived at the home on Arrow Wood Drive, they found Boyd’s 58-year-old roommate with a severe head injury. He was taken by ambulance to St. Charles, where he remains in Intensive Care. B

oyd was taken into custody without incident. In addition to Attempted Murder, he's charged with Assault and Unlawful Use of a Weapon