A switchblade knife accidentally popped open after 44-year-old Batavia man was tackled during a pick-up football game Saturday at Austin Park, cutting a 13-year-old boy behind his ear.
The accident led to Michael A. Wroten, of 8 Edward St., Batavia, being charged with criminal possession of a weapon, 3rd.
Wroten was jailed without bail following arraignment in city court.
The youth was transported to UMMC for treatment.
The charge is a Class D felony, with a sentencing range that goes up to seven years in prison.
