An Amazon delivery driver is in hot water after he engaged in a heated debate over a parking issue that quickly turned into a physical altercation, police said.
The Arlington County Police Department said in a statement to Fox News Digital that 30-year-old Elliott Butler was making deliveries in a private townhouse development when he began arguing with a man over a parking issue on Wednesday, October 11 at 3 p.m.
Amazon courier delivers the package in Dublin during level 5 COVID-19 lockdown. On Monday, March 29, 2021, in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Amazon Prime delivery person in van sorting packages, Queens, New York. (Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Butler allegedly escalated the argument and assaulted the male victim. A nearby bystander allegedly jumped into the brawl to separate the 30-year-old and the victim, police said.
Once police arrived, they arrested Butler and charged him with assault and battery.
Elliott Butler was charged with Assault and Battery for assaulting a man while on the job. (Arlington County Police Department / Fox News)
The victim sustained minor injuries, police said. Authorities did not share the age of the victim.
Amazon did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.