Santa Claus arrestedafter altercation: a retiredelectrician who has played Santa Claus for more than 20 years ws charged with assault for allegedly slapping a 7-year-old boy who tugged on his beard.jRoy Reiser, 65, apparently got steamed after Cub Scouts on Wednesday in Plaistow, N.H., aceused him of being a fake.JCeiser was released on a summons. Conviction carries punishment of up to one year in jail and a fine of $ 1,000.Gefeette Telegraph news services