Holmes Beach police arrested resident Yuriy Osipov, 21, Jan. 9 on a third-degree felony for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill and a first-degree misdemeanor for battery.
Officers responded to reports of an assault with injuries at Small Town Creamery in the Island Shopping Center, 5404 Marina Drive.
Osipov entered the store and was causing a disturbance by yelling about a dispute over Osipov’s girlfriend, who worked at the store, according to a police report.
An employee said he punched Osipov when Osipov threatened to pull a knife from his pocket.
The employee said he forced Osipov out of the store’s back door and closed it when Osipov drew a knife. Osipov returned through the storefront once more before leaving in a vehicle.
The employee, whose face was spattered with dried blood, said he wanted to press charges against Osipov.
Officers spoke with a witness who was working at the store and recovered video of the incident.
Two officers then went to Osipov’s home, where they arrested him.
An officer transported Osipov to Blake Medical Center in Bradenton for medical treatment.
From there, he was transported to the Manatee County jail, where he was released Jan. 11 after posting a $1,500 bond.
If convicted, a third-degree felony is punishable by up to five years in prison, five years of probation and a $5,000 fine.
A first-degree misdemeanor is punishable by up to one year in jail, one year of probation and a $1,000 fine.
An arraignment will be at 9 a.m. Feb. 4 at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.