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Jamestown man charged with assault after domestic incident

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JAMESTOWN — Officers responded to a domestic incident on the north side of the city around 6 p.m. Aug. 16.

Police said Hashaun L. Leeper Sr. became disorderly and punched one victim in the head while holding a pocket knife in the same hand.

Leeper then tackled the victim while still holding the knife, according to police.

The victim sustained multiple lacerations and a stab wound during the altercation.

Police said Leeper attempted to pour gasoline on another victim who was holding a 1-year-old child.

Leeper was taken into custody and transported to Jamestown City jail.

He was charged with second-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child.

Leeper was held in the city jail pending arraignment.

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