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Mount Vernon firefighter arrested for assaulting referee at basketball game

According to police, 41-year-old Jomo Errol Belfor, who was coaching in the game, became angry about one of the referee's calls and assaulted him.

News 12 Staff

Jan 7, 2025, 7:31 AM

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A Mount Vernon firefighter is facing assault charges in Pennsylvania after allegedly attacking a referee at a basketball game.

According to police, 41-year-old Jomo Errol Belfor, who was coaching in the game, became angry about one of the referee's calls and assaulted him.

The referee suffered facial injuries as a result of the altercation.

Belfor was arraigned last Thursday.

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