MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (KRON) — A man was arrested after allegedly assaulting another man at a parking lot early Thursday morning, the Mountian View Police Department announced in a press release. The incident happened around 5:30 a.m. at the Safe Parking lot on Pioneer Way and Evelyn Avenue.
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When police arrived at the scene, one man was seen bleeeding from at least one cut to his face. Police later learned an argument turned into a fight between the two men and resulted in the arrested man hitting the other man in the face with a stick.
The victim received medical treatment at the scene. No updates were give about the condition of the victim.
The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Oakland resident Angel Monroy, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. Police said he was taken to Santa Clara County Jail.
The Safe Parking lot is a program that gives a temporary, overnight location for individuals to park their vehicle in privately-owned lots. The space is open between 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. Mountain View says the program is preferred for families with students in city school districts, those who live/work in the city, seniors and those who have disabilities.