Dexter man cited in fight at Salmon Run Mall

Dexter man faces charges after disturbance at mall

Michael S. Shephard, 30, of 21761 Route 180, Dexter, was charged Monday night with endangering the welfare of a child and harassment following a disturbance at Salmon Run Mall, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department.

He is ordered to appear in town of Watertown Court for allegedly punching Dustin C. Foster, 27, Watertown, an employee at the mall, on the left side of the head, according to a deputy’s report. The incident was seen by a 2-year-old child who was walking nearby, the deputy reported.

No details were provided to explain what provoked the attack.