An assault suspect was arrested after he allegedly threw a hot drink at a man during an argument Friday, scalding the victim. 

Around 3:15 a.m. Friday, deputies responded to the 24800 block of The Old Road in Stevenson Ranch regarding a disturbance call for service, said Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. 

“During the investigation, deputies learned that there was a verbal argument between two male adults,” Borbon said. “It was reported that the suspect threw a hot liquid beverage at the victim.” 

The victim sustained injury and was treated at a local hospital, according to Borbon. 

Kylein Scott Price, 21, from Santa Clarita, was arrested for felony assault, according to Sheriff’s officials.

Price was booked into the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station, and remains in custody as of Tuesday afternoon, according to Borbon. 

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