York Mayor Kim Bracey's son is now charged after police say he assaulted his mother at her campaign headquarters.Police say Mayor Bracey's son grabbed her shoulder and punched her across the face, knocking her over.The charging documents show 30-year-old Brandon Anderson proceeded to kick his mother several times in the back, back of her head, and face.News 8 spoke to the mayor, who said, "like many people and the thousands of families you all hear me talk about, my son is battling an opioid addiction as well. Nobody, not even me, is immune from this epidemic, which is why we need to work tirelessly to solve it. Please respect my family's privacy at this time, and send prayers for my family and I as we deal with this issue."Anderson was charged with simple assault and harassment.After nearly a week in custody, he posted his $7,500 bail Friday afternoon.

York Mayor Kim Bracey's son is now charged after police say he assaulted his mother at her campaign headquarters.

Police say Mayor Bracey's son grabbed her shoulder and punched her across the face, knocking her over.


The charging documents show 30-year-old Brandon Anderson proceeded to kick his mother several times in the back, back of her head, and face.

News 8 spoke to the mayor, who said, "like many people and the thousands of families you all hear me talk about, my son is battling an opioid addiction as well. Nobody, not even me, is immune from this epidemic, which is why we need to work tirelessly to solve it. Please respect my family's privacy at this time, and send prayers for my family and I as we deal with this issue."

Anderson was charged with simple assault and harassment.

After nearly a week in custody, he posted his $7,500 bail Friday afternoon.