Jermaine Clemons came home to find a 24-year-old man in his home who was there to see his 16-year-old daughter.
It is unclear if the man had sexual intentions.
Clemons confronted the man and during the altercation he struck him with brass knuckles.
The victim was taken to the hospital for his injuries, which are non-life threatening.
Clemons is being held on $15,000 bond.