James D. Hooten, 37, of Batavia, is charged with assault 2nd and criminal possession of a weapon 3rd. Austin D. Medina, 26, of Batavia, is charged with assault 3rd, menacing 3rd, criminal mischief 4th, and harassment 2nd. The charges stem from an altercation on State Street on May 5. Hooten allegedly shot Medina in the face with a less-lethal Byrna gun. Medina then allegedly threw items at Hooten, and the two engaged in a physical altercation. B…
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