SK Man Charged With Domestic Assault

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South Kingstown Man Charged With Domestic Assault

Chad A. Champlin, 34, of 105 Church St., Apt. #A6, South Kingstown, was arrested at about 6:58 p.m. on April 18 and charged with domestic assault.

According to police, they received a report of an assault between family members at a home on Church Street.

Police said that when they arrived, the victim – a 31-year-old South Kingstown woman – told them that several family members were having a verbal argument, which escalated when Champlin punched her on the side of the head.

According to police, a second witness corroborated the victim’s story, although Champlin denied it, telling police he hadn’t assault the woman. He allegedly told police, “This is ********!”

Police said that based on the statements of the witnesses – one verbal and one written – Champlin was arrested. Police noted that he had two previous domestic charges, but one was a disorderly charge, so Champlin’s arrest on April 18 was not elevated to a felony.

According to police, Champlin was held for arraignment at Fourth Division District Court at 9 a.m. on April 19.

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