Violent Altercation Over Bicycle Sends Victim to Hospital in Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls Police responded to the 800 block of 16th Street around 4:45am on July 4th after reports of an unknown problem which was later changed to a harassment and assault.

While en route to the address, Niagara Falls dispatch advised officers that the victim was pepper sprayed and attacked by a male suspect.

Upon arrival, officers observed a white male standing in front of the residence, who ended up being the suspect.

He was detained at this time and placed in the rear of a patrol vehicle.

The victim exited the residence and was irate and in pain.

Officers observed redness on the face along with him crying.

His face was also swollen and he requested medical attention.

The victim stated that he lives in the lower apartment of this residence while the suspect lives in the upper part of the residence.

He further stated that the suspect was inside of his residence and the two of them got into an argument.

The argument continued to escalate and the suspect began to strike the victim in his ribs and arms.

They were arguing over a bicycle.

When the victim raised his arms to defend himself, the suspect sprayed him with pepper spray, shooting it into his face and eyes.

The suspect was placed into custody at this time and transported to police headquarters for booking and processing.

The victim was transported by AMR to a local hospital.

No further information is available at this time.

Violent Altercation Over Bicycle Sends Victim to Hospital in Niagara Falls