A Brockton police officer has been arrested on a Massachusetts assault and battery charge and a charge of malicious property destruction, the Enterprise News reported.
The Brockton police chief reported that Officer Anthony Louis was charged with assaulting his girlfriend and destroying property at their apartment on Thursday afternoon. He was forced to take one day of vacation and was suspended for five days.
The officer could face additional employment sanctions from Mayor Linda Balzotti, who is reviewing the case. "Domestic violence is a very serious issue and it's not something to be looked upon lightly," she said. "It is very prevalent in our society and unfortunately in the difficult times that we're having now and the stress families are under financially it becomes even more prevalent."
Domestic violence charges in Brockton have increased in recent years, from 1,094 cases and 782 arrests in 2005 to 1,316 cases and 1,293 arrests last year.
Those numbers also point to another startling fact; only 23 times did a domestic violence call not lead to criminal charges last year. Hiring a Brockton defense lawyer experienced in handling Massachusetts domestic assault charges is critical to protecting your rights.
Brockton Criminal Defense Attorney Michael DelSignore represents clients facing all types of assault charges in Brockton and the surround areas, including Abington, Bridgewater and Whitman.
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