Police say a 14-year-old Onondaga County boy was injured while fighting off a man who broke into his home.
According to the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened at a residence on Stonefield Road in the town of Onondaga just after 4 Monday morning. Police say the suspect initiated the assault on the teen, who fought back. The alleged intruder then left the home.
While deputies were at the Stonefield residence, another call was dispatched of a burglary on Baily Drive. Once again, when deputies arrived, they found a 40-year-old man with injuries after being attacked by the intruder. The victim also fought back and had to undergo surgery due to injuries he suffered.
The suspect again then left the home before deputies arrived. A short time later, law enforcement spotted a suspect who matched the description of the intruder. He was questioned by detectives and arrested.
Raysean Broadwater was charged with burglary 1st, assault, acting in the act to injure a child, burglary 2nd, assault/intent to cause serious injury with a weapon, burglary, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal tampering, petit larceny, and criminal mischief.
Broadwater is being held at the Onondaga County Jail.
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