A Canyon Country father was arrested on felony assault Thursday after he allegedly threw a bicycle through a glass door and injured his son during an argument.
Around 8 p.m. Thursday, deputies responded to a residence on the 28900 block of Silver Saddle Circle in Canyon Country regarding a family disturbance call, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
“Upon arrival, deputies learned during a verbal argument, the suspect, who was standing outside the residence, took a bicycle and threw it through the glass sliding door,” Arriaga said.
The suspect’s son, who was standing inside the residence, suffered moderate injuries, according to Arriaga.
“A physical altercation then ensued between the victim and the suspect,” Arriaga said.
Mario Navaleta 46, from Canyon Country, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, a felony, Arriaga added.
Navaleta was arrested and transported to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station jail with bail set at $0, according to arrest records.
Navaleta’s son was treated on scene by medical personnel, according to Arriaga.
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