Man in Batman Mask Chases Black Pedestrian with Pitchfork

0:00It's March 24th. This is Vancouver News today, your AI-powered local news. Vancouver police recently arrested a 54-year-old homeless man a Matthew Alexander Waters after he allegedly chased a black pedestrian with, a pitchfork while wearing a Batman mask and shouting racial slurs. Waters first appeared in Quark County Superior Court on March 18th and pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges including second-degree assault. With a deadly weapon, harassment and possession of a controlled substance. The incident happened as the victim walked along Southeast Mill plain boulevard where Waters approached him before the chase began, but the man escaped without any physical injuries. Court records note Waters has a history of mental health struggles and prior encounters with law enforcement which may provide some context to the event. Judge Christine Hayes said his bail at $40,000 with a trial now scheduled for May 18th as police continue to review the recovered pitchfork and full details of the case.