 A man charged with assault after allegedly hitting a Newcastle County police officer in the face with a ladder. Police were called to a home on Pennarth Drive yesterday for a noise complaint. They were confronted by Lee Zaferi and his 26-year-old son Lerto. Both men were arrested after a struggle. The father charged with felony resisting and assault on a law enforcement officer, while the son's charged with a misdemeanor resisting count. The police officer was treated and released.