A man showed a knife with brass knuckles and repeatedly called another man racial slurs during a fight outside the Hookah Lounge in Bethlehem, police said.
Charged is Markies Nelson Dolich, 21, of the 4000 block of Ettornia Drive in Walnutport.
A city officer shortly before 1:30 a.m. Sunday was on patrol when he saw two men arguing loudly in front of the Hookah Lounge, 203 E. Third St. A male victim told police Dolich pulled a knife out and repeatedly called him a racial slur.
Court records don't say what led to the dispute.
Police searched Dolich and found a black metallic set of brass knuckles with blades extending from them. Dolich appeared intoxicated and had bloodshot, glassy eyes, according to police.
A breath test detected alcohol, police said.
Dolich is charged with possession of a prohibited offensive weapon, harassment, public drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He was arraigned Sunday before District Judge Nancy Matos-Gonzalez, who set bail at $15,000.
In lieu of bail, Dolich was sent to Northampton County Prison. Court records show he has since posted bail.
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