AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County deputies have arrested a man who was wanted for aggravated assault.

Dexter Nelson, 40, was arrested on Friday, according to deputies.

The incident report says the assault happened sometime around Nov. 1 on the 2100 block of Eastland Street.

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The report states deputies arrived to the home and spoke to the victim.

The victim told deputies Nelson hit the victim in the head with a brick after an argument, according to the report.

Nelson is charged with one count of aggravated assault.

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