Man Attacked with Machete
Published at | Updated at(KIMBERLY) – A 52-year-old man is recovering after being attacked with a machete Sunday in Kimberly. 38-year-old Martin Hernandez-Vargas of California was was charged Tuesday with aggravated battery. Police responded to a domestic disturbance call and found the bloody weapon in a crashed vehicle. Hernandez claimed he was defending himself after the victim made unwanted sexual advances. Investigators say alcohol played a major factor in the incident.