Boynton Beach stepbrothers Chris Emerich and Frank Truax got into a scrap Wednesday night that involved a bowl of chicken drumsticks, according to an arrest report.

Police said Emerich, 50, got angry because Truax, 53, had gone out drinking when the water had been cut off that day at their home in the 400 block of Southwest 2nd Avenue, police said.

According to the report, Emerich told police he was upset that Truax "could spend money on drinking but will not help with household bills."

"It should be noted that all parties were intoxicated during the investigation," the report also stated.

Emerich, who was bleeding from the nose, said Truax hit him the face, police said.

Truax said he slapped his step-brother after Emerich threw a bowl of chicken drumsticks at Truax's chest, then broke Truax's glasses, the report said.

Emerich is facing a charge of aggravated battery, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office booking blotter.

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