UTICA, NY — Police arrested a man after an assault at a residence on Bleecker Street on Oct. 24.
Officers and fire units responded to the 1900 block of Bleecker Street at approximately 11:50 p.m. regarding an assault investigation.
A victim told police that an acquaintance physically fought with him inside the apartment.
During the fight, the suspect grabbed a coffee mug and struck the victim in the face with it, causing lacerations and swelling, according to police.
Jorge Loja, 24, of Utica, was taken into custody and transported to the Utica Police Department.
Loja was charged with assault in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree.
