Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 5:45 p.m., police responded to McNaughton Avenue West in Chatham for an assault investigation.
Upon arrival, police learned the victim and the man argued about the man’s dog relieving itself in a bed of flowers.
The victim was recording the man when the man grabbed the phone and threw it to the ground causing damage.
The confrontation escalated when the man assaulted the victim.
The 45-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with mischief and assault.
He was transported to police headquarters and released with conditions and a future court date of August 14, 2023.
