NORWICH – Norwich Police arrested a 27-year-old Norwich man on an active arrest warrant on Wednesday, and against the recommendation of Chenango County District Attorney Joseph McBride, the man was released on his own recognizance.

Byron C. Archer, 27, of Norwich, was arrested on an arrest warrant stemming from an investigation conducted by the Norwich Police.

According to the police report, Archer “did strike another individual in the face with a piece of wood.” Police said this was done in the presence of a child.