JCPD: Jonesborough Man Accused of Hitting Victim with Bamboo Stick That Gouged The Victim’s Eye

A Jonesborough man is facing aggravated assault charges after allegedly hitting a man with a bamboo stick.

Johnson City Police say they were called to a home on Buffalo Street and conducted an investigation into an assault involving suspect Lorenzo Harrington, 48. It was revealed that Harrington hit the victim in the forehead with the bamboo stick, causing a gouge to his eye. Police later captured the man at a home in Jonesborough and arrested him.

Harrington is currently being held on a $5,000 bond in the Washington County Detention Center. His arraignment is schedule for Thursday at 1:30 P.M in Washington County General Sessions Court.

Courtesy of Image: Washington County Detention Center