A Chenango County man has been accused of attacking a woman while driving in Johnson City.

Authorities say 25-year-old Caleb Wearne of Afton was charged in connection with an incident that started while they were in a vehicle on Harry L Drive.

Wearne allegedly punched the woman and pulled her hair. He also is said to have pulled the rear-view mirror from the windshield and throwing it at the woman.

Johnson City police say the woman was treated at Tri-Town Hospital in Sidney for an elbow injury.

Investigators say the couple's six-month-old child was in the vehicle at the time. The child also was hit by the mirror.

Wearne was taken into custody by Chenango County sheriff's deputies. He was charged with felony assault. He also faces a count of endangering the welfare of a child.

Wearne was arraigned in Union town court and sent to Broome County Jail.

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