On Saturday, November 16, 2024 at about 5:30 pm, the Sheriff’s Patrol responded to a report of a domestic dispute at 432 Southwoods Drive in the Town of Thompson.

At the location, deputies encountered Xavier Vega, 30, of Monticello. The investigation at the scene revealed that Xavier Vega had been removed from that location earlier in the day pursuant to an order of protection.

The subject returned to the residence, allegedly broke in and assaulted a 61-year-old occupant by knocking his teeth out. Deputies arrested Xavier Vega and charged him with felony Burglary in the 1^st Degree, Assault 1^st Degree, and Criminal Contempt 1^st Degree as well as Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief.

The suspect was arraigned before Town of Thompson Judge Richard Baum and sent to the Sullivan County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail. The defendant is due back in court on November 18, 2024.

The victim of the assault was transported by ambulance to Garnet Hospital in Harris where his condition is unknown. Sheriff Mike Schiff said that his office and the District Attorney take these charges very seriously. “We will use whatever means necessary to protect citizens who have orders of protection. Luckily, in this case, we were not blocked by bail reform”, said the Sheriff.