RYE, NY (October 13, 2025) — A 42-year-old Rye man faces third-degree assault charges after police say he struck his girlfriend multiple times with a closed fist during a domestic dispute.
On October 11, 2025, at approximately 6:20 p.m., officers from the City of Rye Police Department arrested Michael P. O’Connell of Rye for assault in the third degree, a misdemeanor.
Officers were dispatched to a report of a domestic dispute on Cottage Street. Upon their arrival, officers spoke with the victim, identified as a 43-year-old female from Rye.
The victim reported that during an argument with her boyfriend, identified as Michael O’Connell, he struck her with a closed fist multiple times on various parts of her body.
O’Connell was placed under arrest and transported to RPD Headquarters for processing. The victim was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries.
Michael O’Connell was arraigned in the Town of Rye Court and issued an Order of Protection ordering him to stay away from the victim.
O’Connell is due back in Rye City Court on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. to answer his charges.
This article was drafted with the aid of Grok, an AI tool by xAI, under the direction and editing of Robert Cox to ensure accuracy and adherence to journalistic standards.
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