Man accused of attacking snowplow driver

[February 12, 2010]  SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- A Sioux Falls man faces an aggravated assault charge after allegedly attacking a snowplow driver.

Authorities said a 64-year-old man told officers the plow driver had knocked over the mailbox at his home west of the city Tuesday afternoon. He allegedly punched the driver in the foot and threatened him with pepper spray.

Minnehaha County Assistant Sheriff Michelle Boyd said the 40-year-old plow driver also claimed the man had threatened him with a knife, but no knife was found.

[Associated Press]

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