Cops: Felony Charged After Altercation with Housemate
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12/29/2014
A Westhampton man was jailed on Christmas and ordered held in lieu of $25,000 bail after striking his housemate in the head with a pair of pliers, according to Southampton Town police.
Luis Morales, 32, was arrested at home at 10:30 p.m. December 25. Police said Morales was involved in an altercation with the housemate, and the pliers caused a laceration.
Morales was charged with second-degree assault, a felony, and fourth degree criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor.
He was held overnight for morning arraignment.