Police Arrest Man for Aggravated Assault After Welfare Check

On June 17 at 2:00 pm, police were dispatched to the 400 block of Montrose Street for a welfare check. Officers made contact with a 63-year-old female who reported an argument with a relative, Anthony Bowman, a 61-year-old male, with whom she shares a residence.

Another individual called the police fearing for the woman's safety. During the argument, Bowman allegedly threatened her with a hammer, saying he would hit her. He displayed the hammer while making these threats. Officers took Bowman into custody and recovered the hammer at the scene. Charges of aggravated assault and criminal threat have been requested.