By Chief Robert Leslie,

Greenwood Police Department

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

On or about June 3, 2012 at approximately 5:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 18th Circle North and Curtis Drive, Greenwood, MO  in regards to a disturbance in progress. Officers arrived to the incident scene and obtained information from the witnesses and an adult victim about an assault that was allegedly committed by Nicholas C. Bisignano (18 years of age) and Charles H. Bisignano (45 years of age).

The reported allegations were that Nicholas C. Bisignano and the victim had an argument at the DaLinda Sates pool due to outstanding homeowner association dues which would not allow Mr. Nicholas Bisignano to use to the pool if they were unpaid. Nicholas Bisignano left the pool and returned to the area with his father, Charles H. Bisignano, IV. Charles H. Bisignano, IV allegedly yelled and then punched the victim in the face which knocked the victim to the ground.  Furthermore,  the allegations are that while the victim was on the ground Charles H. Bisignano put the victim into a headlock and Nicholas C. Bisignano  kicked the victim in the ribs and asked Charles C. Bisignano, IV if he should keep kicking the victim.

Ambulance personnel were summoned to the scene for the victim.  First aid was administered by the ambulance personnel and the victim was not transported by ambulance for further medical treatment.

Officers arrested Nicholas C. Bisignano for trespassing and assault along with Charles H. Bisignano, IV for assault.  They were able to post bond on the aforementioned charges and have court appearance scheduled for July 3, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.

Thank you to everyone for their cooperation in regards to the investigation of this incident