A village man is facing multiple charges after police say a domestic dispute turned violent in the presence of a child.
Christopher C. Newcomb, 38, of Penn Yan, was arrested on charges including criminal mischief, endangering the welfare of a child and harassment following an incident reported March 26.
According to the Penn Yan Police Department, Newcomb is accused of striking the victim multiple times in the head, pulling her hair and taking her cell phone to prevent her from calling 911.
Police said the incident occurred in the presence of a child under the age of 17.
Newcomb turned himself in to police the following day and was taken into custody. He was transported to the Yates County Jail to await arraignment, where an order of protection was expected to be requested.
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