Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department responded to a call on Friday afternoon for a family domestic situation at 132 Barney Street. The incident, classified as a Simple Assault, involved Michael Savage, his juvenile son Zay’yon Eanes, and Christopher Sparks. Eanes informed the officers that he had been punched in the face by his brother, Christopher Sparks. Following the altercation, medics were called to evaluate Savage and Eanes, who were then taken to the hospital for potential injuries, including a suspected broken nose.
Upon further investigation, Sparks explained to the authorities that he had resorted to slapping his brother after Eanes allegedly threatened him with a knife during the conflict. Subsequently, Christopher Sparks was arrested at the scene without any resistance for committing Simple Assault. He was then escorted to the Police Headquarters for processing and later arraigned.
The incident unfolded at 1420 hours on Friday, marking the day with a distressing family dispute that escalated into violence. The swift response from the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department resulted in the arrest of one individual to maintain order and ensure the safety of the involved parties. As the case progresses through legal proceedings, authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation to determine the appropriate course of action in the aftermath of the incident.