MONTGOMERY – A 47-year-old Montgomery man who allegedly became involved in a physical confrontation when asked to leave a restaurant in the Village of Montgomery, bit off a portion of a man’s ear when several people attempted to restrain him before police arrived.
Montgomery Town Police arrested William “Billy” Hassler, who had previously been trespassed from Copperfield’s Pub.
When he was asked to leave just before 10:30 p.m. on June 26, he allegedly became involved in the fight.
When police arrived, they took Hassler into custody as he continued to act violently, allegedly kicking an officer several times and spitting in an officer’s face.
Hassler was charged with two counts of assault and trespassing.
He was arraigned and committed to the Orange County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail, $20,000 secured bond, or $50,000 partially secured bond.
Montgomery Town Police were assisted at the scene by State Police, Village of Montgomery Police, and Town of Montgomery Ambulance Corps.
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