An Austin man who was reportedly found carrying 3.6 grams of crack cocaine and .2 grams of heroin after allegedly assaulting an 11-year-old was charged in Mower County District Court Wednesday morning.

Melvin Tyrone Bush, 47, faces two charges for drug sale, three charges for drug possession and four charges for domestic assault. Five of the charges are felonies.

According to a court complaint, police were called to the 500 block of Sixth Avenue SE for a domestic assault report around 1:30 a.m. on July 4. A juvenile witness told police Bush had punched an 11-year-old who was sleeping on the couch because Bush didn’t like that he was sleeping there.

A 14-year-old in the house stood up for the boy and yelled at Bush for hitting him, according to court documents. Bush then allegedly put his hand in the 14-year-old girl’s face and pushed her head backwards.

Police arrested Bush immediately upon arrival as they knew he was wanted on a Rochester warrant for child support. When Bush was searched, officers found a baggy containing crack cocaine in his pocket. The court complaint stated an officer had to pry the bag out of Bush’s hand because he wouldn’t turn it over.

K-9 Bosco was brought in to search the house for drugs. Bosco located several baggies of crack cocaine, tinfoil bindles containing a small amount of cocaine and a bag of .2 grams of heroin. Officers also found a scale in the house and $197 cash in Bush’s pocket.

Bush is scheduled to enter his plea on July 14.

Charges against Bush

1. Second-degree drug sale of 3 grams or more

2. Third-degree drug sale

3. Third-degree drug possession of 3 grams or more

4. Fifth-degree drug possession

5. Fifth-degree drug possession

6. Domestic assault with intent to cause fear

7. Domestic assault with intent to cause fear

8. Domestic assault with intent to cause fear

9. Domestic assault with intent to cause fear