Landlord Whipped Tenant For Delayed Rental

Landlord Ron Kronenberger, 53, of Waynesville, whipped his 29-year-old male tenant over more than $2,000 in overdue rental. According to the report, the victim was struck four times on the bare buttocks with a belt on January 22.

“If you’re going to act like a child, I’m going to treat you like one,” Kronenberger said before the alleged assault, according to the report.

Kronenberger, past president of the Waynesville Area Chamber of Commerce, could not be reached for comment and declined to make a statement to police, according to reports. His lawyer, Lawrence Greger, could not be reached.

Kronenberger is scheduled for arraignment at 1 p.m. Thursday.