Michael Villanueva, an off-duty Chelsea police officer, was arrested following a domestic violence incident that occurred early Thursday. He faces charges of domestic assault and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Villanueva was arrested after Chelsea police responded to a disturbance report. The court released him on conditions including no contact with the victim and surrendering his firearms. A pretrial date was set for August 15, and the officer has been placed on administrative leave during the legal proceedings and internal investigation.
Michael Villanueva, 33, pleaded not guilty in Chelsea District Court to charges of domestic assault and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
Chelsea police officers responded to a disturbance report at around 1:34 a.m., according to a release from the department.
The court released him on personal recognizance with the conditions that he make no contact and stay away from the victim and court-ordered location.
Villanueva was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the criminal case and an internal investigation by the department's Professional Standards Division.
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