WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — A Waynesboro man is in custody after an incident of disorderly conduct allegedly turned violent.

According to Police Captain Benjamin Lemons, officers were dispatched Tuesday afternoon to Dave’s Meat and Grocery on North Delphine Avenue regarding a reported assault.

Upon arrival, William Anthony Hawkins was found lying in the grass with a head injury.

Authorities viewed video of the altercation allegedly showing the 52-year-old Hawkins going behind the counter and hitting the clerk before striking another customer on his way out of the store who, in turn, hit him back. 

After speaking with all parties, Hawkins was arrested on multiple misdemeanors including Assault and Battery and Public Intoxication.

Hawkins is being held without bond at Middle River Regional Jail and is scheduled to appear this afternoon in General District Court.