A Canyon Country assault suspect was arrested after allegedly swinging a hammer at his roomate during a verbal argument Friday.  

Around 8:30 a.m. Friday, deputies responded to the 28100 block of La Veda Avenue in Canyon Country regarding an assault, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  

“Upon arrival, deputies learned during a verbal argument between roommates, the suspect punched the victim,” Arriaga said. “As the victim attempted to exit the residence to avoid further incident with the suspect, the suspect charged at the victim with a hammer and began swinging it towards the victim while making verbal threats.”  

Another roommate assisted the victim and was able to get him out of the house, according to Arriaga. 

Charles McLean, 65, from Canyon Country, was arrested on scene for assault with a deadly weapon and hate crime due to his verbal threats, both felonies, Arriaga added.  

McLean was booked into the SCV Sheriff’s Station and later released on bond. 

The victim did not sustain injury, according to Arriaga.

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