Febus Accused of Assaulting Another with Hammer

Smithville Police have made an arrest in an aggravated assault in which one man allegedly hit another man in the head with a hammer.
58 year old Orlando Rivera Febus was arrested on Wednesday, December 7.
According to the victim, Febus accused him of being on his (Febus’) property and in his truck the night before. After the victim denied the allegations, Febus reportedly struck the victim in the head with a hammer. The victim defended himself and the two fought. After hearing from witnesses, police determined that Febus was the primary aggressor and warrants were obtained for his arrest. Febus was taken into custody later in the day. His bond is $5,000 and his court date is December 22.