Jamestown Police took a man into custody after he allegedly assaulted a physically disabled victim during a domestic incident late Monday afternoon. Officers responded to an address on the city's east side shortly after 5:15 PM. Further investigation found that 40-year-old Justin Houghton has also allegedly been failing to care for the victim who is unable to care for themselves due to their disability. According to police, the victim was transported to UPMC Chautauqua for further evaluation and care. Houghton was taken to the Jamestown City Jail to await arraignment on charges of 2nd-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a physically disabled or incompetent person.
