OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man is behind bars after authorities say he was involved in a physical altercation with two minors last week.

Court records show that on Thursday night, shortly before midnight, 45-year-old Patrick Weaver admitted to the altercation, which initially had been between him and an unnamed minor, and had taken place on the 300 block of West 5th Street in Ottumwa. Police say a witness reported that Weaver approached the minor, shoved him, and began punching him in the face and body. A second minor then attempted to break up the fight, but was allegedly punched in the head by Weaver, causing his ear to split.

Weaver was arrested and is now charged with Child Endangerment Causing Bodily Injury, a Class D felony, and Child Endangerment, an aggravated misdemeanor. He was transported to the Wapello County Jail with his bond set at $5,000. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 28th.