The Princeton Police Department has arrested a Princeton man for first-degree assault Thursday night after he allegedly struck a male victim with a hammer.
According to a news release, officers responded to reports of an assault in the 1000 block of Dawson Road around 9:15 p.m. Investigation determined that 62-year old Ray Bozarth of Princeton allegedly hit the victim–32-year old Brett Whitney of Princeton–multiple times with a hammer, causing serious injuries.
Bozarth was arrested and charged with first-degree assault. The victim was taken to Caldwell County Hospital for treatment.