Domestic Dispute -Leads To Arrest In Village of Brushton NY

On January 20, 2025, State Police members arrested Joshua P. Villnave, age 39, of Brushton, NY, for criminal possession of a weapon 3rd, criminal contempt 1st, aggravated family offense, criminal mischief 3rd, criminal contempt 1st, (2 counts) menacing 2nd, assault 3rd, and endangering the welfare of a child.

On January 20, 2025, at approximately 10:52 p.m., Troopers responded to Washington Street in the village of Brushton for a report of a physical domestic dispute.  An investigation determined Villnave, and the victim were involved in a verbal argument which later turned physical, while a child was present in the residence.  During the altercation, Villnave struck the victim in the face and presented a knife, making threatening remarks towards the victim.  Further investigation determined there is an order of protection in place protecting the victim from Villnave.

Villnave was arrested and transported to Malone for processing.  He was arraigned in the Town of Moira Court, where he was remanded to Franklin County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash or $20,000 bond. 

Sources: https://troopers.ny.gov/news/domestic-dispute-village-brushton-leads-arrest