Domestic Assault and Battery; Domestic Destruction of Property; and Resisting Arrest: Dismissed
Domestic Disorderly Conduct and Assault on Police Officer: Filed. Man allegedly intoxicated went into violent rage in home where he lived with girlfriend. Police alleged that man began breaking apart furniture and throwing various items about the household. When girlfriend attempted to flee home for her own safety, man allegedly assaulted her to prevent her from leaving. Police were notified by neighbors. Upon arrival by police, man allegedly barricaded himself within the home and hid in basement. When officers located and attempted to apprehend him, man allegedly assaulted two officers by tackling one to the ground and punching another in the face. Man was ultimately apprehended and charged with six offenses. Successfully negotiated dismissal of three charges for Domestic Assault and Battery; Domestic Destruction of Property; and Resisting Arrest. Also, successfully negotiated 1-year filing for three remaining charges for Domestic Disorderly Conduct and two counts of Assault on a Police Officer. No criminal conviction will be imposed for these offenses.