February 15, 2025
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Homework dispute leads to assault charge

ELLSWORTH – An Otis man was arrested Tuesday evening for allegedly punching his teenage daughter in the face during a dispute over homework.

Ellsworth police Lt. Harold Page said James Hamilton, 37, was arguing with his 14-year-old daughter shortly before 8 p.m. about whether she had finished her homework when he struck her with a closed fist.

The girl was not seriously injured but her mother called police to report the assault.

Page said Hamilton was arrested without incident and taken to Hancock County Jail.

Hamilton posted bail on Wednesday.


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