Police say the man was returning the child to the mothers when an altercation broke out involving the woman.
He threatened both of them before storming out.
He then grabbed a hammer and damaged a vehicle that was parked in the driveway.
He took of before police arrived but they tracked him down in Alvinston and transported him back to Chatham-Kent.
The 30 year old is now facing charges of weapons dangerous, mischief under $5000, aggravated assault, 2 counts of uttering threats, and three counts of assault
He is being held pending a bail hearing.