DEEP RIVER, CT (WFSB) – A person from Deep River is dealing with costs after getting right into a confrontation with a boy.

State police mentioned Jameson Chapman, 48, assaulted an 11-year-old boy whereas he was using his bike in Deep River.

It occurred Monday night.

State police went to the sufferer’s house, the place household confirmed police video of the incident.

Video exhibits Chapman screaming at 11-year-old Daniel, and it ends with him shoving the boy off his bike.

“After watching just a couple seconds of the video I immediately went into flight or fight and jumped into my car to go look for the guy,” mentioned Desiree Dominique, Daniel’s mom.

Desiree believes this can be a hate crime, and that the video proves it.

Daniel is biracial. Desiree mentioned her son and a pal have been biking on the town when the person unintentionally ran into them, earlier than taking his anger out on Daniel.

“Where did you grow up? Did you grow up in Connecticut?” Chapman mentioned.

“No,” mentioned Daniel.

“No you didn’t. Exactly so get the f*** out of town,” mentioned Chapman.

Moments later, Daniel was shoved.

Once Daniel advised his mom what occurred, Desiree referred to as police and confirmed them the video.

“Daniel is afraid to leave the house. He’s terrified to leave the house,” mentioned Desiree.

Daniel has some cuts and bruises, however it’s the psychological affect Desiree worries about, exhibiting Eyewitness News precisely the place it occurred on High Street.

“As a mother and you see this happened to your son and you’re back here, what are you thinking?” Eyewitness News requested.

“It’s very scary, it’s very scary as a mom,” mentioned Desiree.

Chapman was charged with breach of peace second-degree, danger of harm to a baby, and assault third-degree. He made bail.

He is due in Middletown Superior Court in July.

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