Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica police say an early morning domestic dispute started with a tug of war over a blanket and ended with a chomp to the victim's hand. The incident led to the arrest of 21-year-old Pedro Bermudez, who according to police, violated an active order of protection against him, when he went to his ex-girlfriend's home around 12:30 this morning to retrieve the blanket.

They say the two fought over the blanket, until Bermudez bit the woman's hand and fled the scene with the item. Bermudez was subsequently located and arrested on the following charges:

  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon - a Misdemeanor
  • Criminal Contempt - 1st Degree Class E Felony
  • Harassment - a Violation

UPD says while being taken into custody the arresting officers found a switchblade on the suspect.

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