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Former 'Power Rangers' actor charged with battery in Nampa, court date set

Rivera, known for his role in "Power Rangers," is being charged with misdemeanor battery after he allegedly pushed a 62-year-old man to the ground in Nampa.

BOISE, Idaho — Court documents obtained Wednesday show what led to an actor being charged with misdemeanor battery after allegedly pushing an elderly man to the ground in a Nampa parking lot. 

KTVB received a copy of the probable cause affidavit, which states the confrontation between Hector David Rivera and the 62-year-old man started after Rivera parked in a handicap spot despite not having a handicap placard in his truck. 

Rivera, most notably known for his role in "Power Rangers," had a warrant issued by Nampa Police and was charged with misdemeanor battery, as previously reported by KTVB

The affidavit states the victim confronted Rivera, who then became hostile and started yelling at the victim. Rivera took photos of the victim, however, the victim was also filming on his dash camera. 

UPDATE: 07.27.24 - I D E N T I F I E D The investigation is ongoing. ———————————— Today at approximately 11:45, in a parking lot in front of District 208, the man in this video pushed an elderly man to the ground after they exchanged words about a parking issue. After pushing the man down, the suspect left him on the ground and drove away in a raised up black 4 door truck with Texas license plate. You can see part of the truck in the video. ✔️ If you know who he is, message us here or contact Crime Stoppers at 208-343-COPS, leave a tip at www.343cops.com or download their app, “P3 Tips” ✔️ If you know WHERE he is currently, contact Nampa Dispatch at 208-465-2257 option 1 ✔️ If this is you - do the right thing and contact us! ▪️EDIT/Added info: The man who was battered was helped up and he is going to be ok. Crime Stoppers of Southwest Idaho

Posted by Nampa Police Department on Friday, July 26, 2024

When the victim went to walk away, Rivera reportedly pushed the victim to the ground. A bystander helped the victim up while Rivera drove away, according to the affidavit. 

Rivera's arraignment is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 28.

The 35-year-old Rivera is known for playing the Green Power Ranger from 2011 to 2015.

He was scheduled to appear at Magic Valley Comic-Con last weekend, but was removed from the evident after charges came forward. 

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