A 37 year-old male suspect was arrested on Thursday evening after he confronted and assaulted a tow truck driver during a repossession.

Everest Jennings’ vehicle was being repossessed around 6:45 p.m. on Thursday when he came out to confront the tow truck driver.

According to the Turlock Police Department, Jennings assaulted the victim, then threatened and damaged the victim’s tow truck.

The victim was able to run from the suspect and find a safe place to call 911.

Turlock police responded to the 4400 block of Reflection Avenue and located the suspect.

Jennings was arrested and booked for assault and battery, vandalism, and making criminal threats.