A Maryland state delegate representing northeast Baltimore City is facing a criminal assault charge stemming from an early New Year’s Day incident.
Court records show Delegate Caylin Young was charged with misdemeanor second degree assault following an argument that allegedly escalated into physical violence around 2:30 a.m. on January 1, WMAR2 reports.
According to the statement of probable cause, Young and the victim were involved in a dispute after a wrong turn while driving. Investigators say the argument intensified, with Young reportedly demanding to take control of the vehicle. Court documents allege that Young entered the driver’s seat, continued yelling, and then struck the victim in the chest with a closed fist…