The 39-year-old man pushed a woman to the ground twice before she locked herself in a car with a senior citizen and children
A man is facing assault charges after allegedly attacking woman and senior citizen while displaying a knife in the parking lot of Home Depot in Mansfield, Warren County.
Police said the 8:30 p.m. incident occurred outside the store on Christmas. When officers arrived, the 39-year-old man, who was not identified, had a knife in his waistband and was ordered to the ground.
Police say he was intoxicated, belligerent toward police, and refused to follow commands.
Following an investigation, police learned the man initially had pushed a 39-year-old woman to the ground twice while yelling profanities. The woman, a senior citizen and some children locked themselves inside a minivan to get away from the attacker, police said.
It's unclear if the attacker knew the victims prior to the incident.
The attacker continued to bang on the windows of the minivan, damaging the windshield wipers. He was charged with assault, criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct.
Police said he later posted $1,000 bail and was released pending a court appearance.
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