Local attorney, Aaron Hartley, arrested for assault

Local attorney Aaron Hartley was recently arrested at the Greene on an assault charge.

Hartley, a Dayton attorney, was arrested Sept. 18 following an alleged assault at Adobe Gilla's. The alleged victim told police Hartley approached her inside the restaurant and asked to use her cell phone, according to a police report.

The victim said Hartley became angry and asked what was wrong with her phone before putting his hands around her throat.

Hartley told police he was drinking at another restaurant and he needed to call a cab, but his phone died. he said he went to Adobe Gila's because he thought someone may have a charge. He said he ordered one drink and tipped the bartender $100 for the charger, according to the police report. The responding officers noted Hartley was intoxicated.

Hartley told police several times he was an attorney and named several judges in Greene County, and that the situation was embarrassing.

His bond was set at $5,000, and he refused to sign a summons.

Hartley is a family law attorney, according to his website.

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