"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."
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.
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