Champlain Man Arrested After Alleged Domestic Assault Witnessed by Child

By David LaGuerre

Details of the Incident

A late-night domestic dispute in the village of Champlain led to the arrest of a 36-year-old man on multiple charges, including assault and endangering the welfare of a child.

According to a statement from the New York State Police, troopers responded to a call around 10:45 p.m. on June 10, 2025, regarding a domestic incident on Route 9 in Champlain. The preliminary investigation revealed that the situation began as a verbal argument but escalated into a physical altercation.

Police report that during the incident, the suspect, identified as Herbert R. Perez of Champlain, allegedly bit the victim, causing small lacerations. Importantly, a child was present and reportedly witnessed the assault.

Emergency medical personnel from Champlain EMS arrived on the scene and evaluated the victim. However, the victim declined transport to the hospital for further care.

Charges Filed

Following the investigation, Perez was taken into custody by State Police and transported to the SP Champlain barracks for processing.

He has been charged with:

• Assault in the Third Degree, a Class A misdemeanor under New York Penal Law §120.00, which applies when someone intentionally or recklessly causes physical injury to another person.

• Endangering the Welfare of a Child, another Class A misdemeanor, often charged when an adult’s actions potentially harm a child’s mental, emotional, or physical well-being—particularly when they are exposed to acts of violence.

Perez was later arraigned in the Town of Mooers Court and subsequently released.

Community Impact

Though the physical injuries were reported as minor, the emotional impact on both the victim and the child present during the incident is an important reminder of the lasting effects domestic violence can have—particularly on young witnesses.

New York law treats crimes involving children with heightened concern, especially when those children are exposed to trauma, even if they are not physically harmed.

State Police did not indicate whether additional resources or services have been offered to the victim or the child at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the New York State Police at SP Champlain.

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