A Grafton man was arrested on Tuesday when the Lebanon Police Department responded to an incident of domestic violence in progress, according to a press release.
Reportedly, at approximately 9 AM on Tuesday, February 23rd, authorities responded to a domestic violence incident as it was occurring. An investigation identified that the incident started when the suspect became upset with the victim for not providing him a ride home. The suspect was seen pulling the victim from her vehicle by the hair, and breaking one of the vehicle’s windows with a flashlight. Subsequently, police arrested the suspect, 30-year-old Joshua Champney of Grafton.
Champney was also found to have a knife in his possession. He has been charged with Domestic Violence Simple Assault and Criminal Mischief, both classified as Class A Misdemeanor offenses. He was also charged with Felon in Possession of a Dangerous Weapon, a Class B Felony.
Champney was released on Personal Recognizance bail and will appear in court at a later date.
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