A Parsons man is arrested after a family dispute.
Yesterday at around 3:30pm, Parsons Police officers responded to a disturbance call in the 1000 block of South 16th Street involving a verbal and physical altercation between two family members. Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim, a 62-year-old male, who reported that he had been involved in an argument with the suspect, 37-year-old Bryant McQuarie. During the altercation, McQuarie began striking the victim's truck, which was parked near the alley, and proceeded to throw two bricks and a banana at the victim before approaching him.
While still on the phone with dispatchers, the victim said that McQuarie had left the scene on foot. Officers began a search of the area before locating him in the 800 block of South 14th Street. McQuarie refused to provide a statement and was detained due to the ongoing investigation.
Officers also spoke with a neighbor, who witnessed the incident. The neighbor confirmed that she saw McQuarie damaging the vehicle and throwing objects at the victim. The neighbor expressed concern for their own safety but agreed to provide a written statement to help the investigation.
Based on the statements and witness accounts, McQuarie was taken into custody and transported to the Parsons Police Department. Charges for Aggravated Assault and Criminal Damage to Property are pending review by the Labette County Attorney's Office.
