Troubled comedian Katt Williams was arrested and charged Friday with assault.

Williams, whose real first name is Micah, had bail set at $2,500, according to jail records.

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Portland police are overseeing the investigation, details of which have not been released.

Williams is a frequent cast member on the show "Wild 'N Out." The show had a live tour stop Friday in Portland, in which Williams was expected to appear.

Williams has had myriad brushes with the law over the years for physically attacking other people.