A teenager was arrested in San Bernardino, accused of an attack on a Navy veteran last month at a La Mesa trolley station.
U.S. Marshals helped investigators with the La Mesa Police Department as they arrested a 17-year-old male and brought him back to San Diego.
The minor was booked at Juvenile Hall on one charge of assault involving great bodily injury.
Surveillance cameras captured the June 13 attack at the La Mesa Trolley Station at 8248 La Mesa Blvd.
Frank Cerasoli, 52, who performs as a clown for children, was in downtown La Mesa wrapping up a shopping trip for balloons and clown makeup when he was attacked from behind.
He often performs as “Scooter” the clown for children’s parties. He said nothing brings him more joy than making people happy.
The unidentified minor was arrested around noon Wednesday at a home in San Bernardino.
