Spencer, IA (KICD) — Spencer Police were dispatched to an unknown disturbance Sunday afternoon and found a domestic assault in progress, where they say a man was intimidating the victim with a chainsaw.

Chief Mark Warburton says the incident occurred at 821 Fisher Court.  Officers had to deploy a taser to subdue 29-year-old Challer Wadsley. He was charged with domestic abuse assault, impeding the airflow of another, intimidation with a dangerous weapon, and interference with official acts.