CHELSEA, MASS. (WHDH) - Chelsea police officer Michael Villanueva, 33, was arrested early Thursday morning following report of a disturbance in that city.

He is facing charges including domestic assault and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

Villanueva is expected to be arraigned in Chelsea District Court Thursday; he was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of both the criminal case and an internal investigation by the department.

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