A Raynham, Massachusetts man has been charged with a Massachusetts criminal assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after confronting his noisy neighbors with a knife. The Taunton Gazette reported that Manuel Aviles, 55, was arraigned in Taunton District Court last Friday and subsequently released on personal recognizance.
According to authorities, Aviles had "had enough" of the noisy family next door. Last Thursday night, instead of phoning the police, Aviles grabbed a 7-inch butcher knife and confronted his 48-year-old neighbor in the laundry room of their apartment building.
The confrontation ended when the intended victim's wife tackled Aviles. The woman later told police officers that she had "man handled" Aviles and that she could have hurt him if she wanted to.
No one was injured in the scuffle; in fact, Aviles was allowed to return to his apartment with his knife. During their investigation, police reported that Aviles appeared to be intoxicated and that he did not explain why he had failed to call 911.
A Taunton, Massachusetts criminal defense attorney would want to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and interview witnesses through the use of a private investigator to prepare a defense to the Massachusetts assault charges.
Attorney Michael DelSignore represents individuals charged with serious Massachusetts criminal offenses, such as a charge of assault and battery. Attorney DelSignore is a Taunton, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer, representing clients facing assault and battery charges in Taunton and the surrounding areas, including Attleboro, Quincy, Brockton and Dedham courts. Call 508-455-4755 for a free consultation or send an email.
