A Perry man was arrested early Wednesday after allegedly assaulting his step-son in the home.
Aron Beyene Gebresslasie, 39, of 2902 Iowa St., Perry, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness.
The incident began about 1:45 a.m. Wednesday at a residence in the 2900 block of Iowa Street, where officers of the Perry Police Department responded to a report of a domestic disturbance.
The officers made contact with the victim, who told the officers that Gebresslasie “began
striking him in the face and ripping out his hair, causing him to bleed,” after the victim “had come home late,” according to court records.
A witness at the scene confirmed the victim’s claims, according to court records.
Gebresslasie is held in the Dallas County Jail on a $1,000 cash or surety bond in advance of an initial appearance in Dallas County District Court.
*A criminal charge is merely an accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
