Jonalvin Grullon, 28, of Chestnut Street, shoved the boy to the ground while at his home Thursday, police say. When officers arrived, the 9-year-old was crying, and he was taken to the hospital because of his emotional state, according to police reports. The victim was not seriously injured, police say.
Grullon was not in the home when officers arrived, police say. He was found later on Kings Highway and placed under arrest, according to police reports. During the arrest, officers found 3 grams of marijuana in Grullon's possession, police say.
Grullon was charged with third-degree assault, risk of injury to a minor and disorderly conduct. He was also issued an infraction on marijuana possession charges. His bond was set at $50,000, and he is due in court Friday.
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