The Jefferson Police Department is conducting an investigation into an assault that occurred at approximately 7:25 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 at 702 West Mahlon Street. A tenant at that address, Courtney Kern, called authorities to report that her landlord was outside the residence breaking windows and that he had assaulted an unnamed male friend. The suspect had fled prior to the officers’ arrival, but Greene County Emergency Medical Services was called to transport the male to the Greene County Medical Center Emergency Room for treatment of injuries. Charges are expected to be filed in this matter. According to the Greene County Auditor’s office, Ryan Brown is the property owner of record for that residential address.
