A former Massachusetts State Police trooper who was in court earlier this week accused of assaulting his wife was arrested again Thursday after he allegedly violated a restraining order. Michael Atton, 34, of Wrentham, was arraigned in Wrentham District Court Monday. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault and battery on a family or household member and was released on bail. Sign up for our Newsletters The alleged victim, Atton's wife, had.
A Massachusetts State Police trooper charged with domestic assault over the weekend has been relieved of duty pending an internal department hearing, an agency spokesperson said Monday.
Trooper Michael Atton, 34, was arrested Saturday night at his Wrentham apartment by local police, The Sun Chronicle reported.
His wife told police her husband grabbed her arms and put them behind her back before pushing her to the ground at about 3 p.m. Saturday, according to authorities.
Atton pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Monday in Wrentham District Court.
His lawyer, Daniel Moynihan, said his client denies the allegations.
“Upon being notified of his arrest, the department immediately relieved him of duty pending an internal hearing to be held this week, and opened an internal investigation into the matter,” state police spokesperson David Procopio said in an emailed statement. “The trooper, per department order, is unable to assume the duties and responsibilities of the state p
Holloway pleads guilty to 2019 attack on public defender manchesterinklink.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from manchesterinklink.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Bus Driver Charged After Middle School Students Find Gun On Seat - Wrentham, MA - King Philip officials and police said David Tripp dropped the gun while cleaning the bus after driving elementary school students to school.
RI Man Caught With Illegal Gun In Foxborough: Police msn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from msn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.