Paullina, IA (northwestiowanow) — A rural Paullina man was charged after allegedly assaulting his caretaker Sunday.

Deputies with the O’Brien County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported disturbance at a residence on Silver Avenue northeast of Paullina around 5 p.m. on November 8th.

According to authorities, officers spoke with the caretaker of 20-year-old Corey James Perdue, who said the two had gotten into an argument over a cellphone. The dispute allegedly escalated when Perdue threatened the caretaker, kicked him and pushed him.

An incident report states that Perdue later admitted to assaulting the man.

He was arrested and charged with General Assault, a simple misdemeanor.