VINALHAVEN — A Vinalhaven man who was arrested July 21 by Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Hills and charged with three counts of domestic violence, among other crimes, made his initial court appearance July 22.

Jeremy Vandyne, 44, appeared before Judge Susan Sparaco and bail was set at $2,500 cash. Following his court appearance, Vandyne posted bail and was released from jail.

Hills responded to a domestic complaint on the island just before midnight July 21, after a complainant reported being approached on foot by a juvenile seeking help. According to Chief Deputy Tim Carroll, the complainant was walking home when the juvenile approached her, asking for help as Vandyne and a woman were fighting.

The juvenile allegedly told the complainant that Vandyne, 44, had tried to choke him as well, according to Carroll.

Vandyne later denied any type of choke hold, according to the court document.

Deputy Hills arrived at the residence and spoke with the woman regarding the complaint. Vandyne was not at the residence at the time, but showed up a short time later. The victim stated that she had been thrown down twice onto the floor and threatened to have her "head bashed in."

The police report noted that Vandyne and the woman smelled of alcohol.

Vandyne reportedly received a cut on his hand and face the hand by a knife that was involved in the altercation with the two victims. The juvenile grabbed a kitchen knife to protect himself because he felt threatened, according to the court document.

There was blood on the walls and doors of the house, according to the police report.

Hills arrested Vandyne and in addition to the three domestic violence charges of assault and criminal threatening, Class D, charged him with aggravated assault, a Class B felony. Vandyne was transported off the island to Knox County Jail in Rockland with the assistance of the Maine Marine Patrol. Vandyne remained in custody until his court appearance July 22.

Vandyne will appear in court again Sept. 29 for a dispositional conference.

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