A man wanted on a warrant alleging he forced his way into a home and assaulted someone in front of two children was arrested Monday during a traffic stop in Waterloo, Seneca Falls police said.
Brandon Brock, 34, faces first-degree burglary, second-degree assault, second-degree strangulation and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, police said.
Police allege Brock forced entry into a residence, assaulted and choked the victim while two children were present on Sept. 11. The allegations led to the arrest warrant.
Officers took Brock into custody at about 10:15 a.m. Monday during a traffic stop in the village of Waterloo.
The Seneca County Sheriff's Office, Waterloo police and the U.S. Marshals Service assisted Seneca Falls police.
Brock was taken to the Seneca County Jail to await arraignment.
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