North Carolina man accused of punching high school referee in the face at basketball game

MITCHELL COUNTY, N.C. — A 47-year-old North Carolina man was arrested and charged after authorities said he hit a referee at a high school basketball game Tuesday night in Mitchell County, WLOS-TV reported.

Jerry Dale Jones, 47, of Avery County, approached the ref after a game in the Mitchell County School gym, according to arrest warrants.

Dale allegedly pointed his finger and cussed at the ref before punching him in the face.

He was charged with assault on a sports official, disorderly conduct and resisting a public officer.

Jones was arrested and held on a $5,000 bond.

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