Cops: Monticello man assaulted woman, police

MONTICELLO — A Monticello man was arrested Wednesday night after police said he punched and slapped a woman in the Mobil convenience store on Broadway, then assaulted arresting officers.

Police said Michael Boyles, 23, had to be wrestled to the ground and handcuffed after they responded to a disturbance inside the convenience store at 11:20 p.m.

Then, after getting out of a police car outside the station, Boyles also kicked an officer in the groin, police said.

He was charged with felony assault, misdemeanor resisting arrested and a harassment violation.

Victor Whitman

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