Painted Post man facing charges after domestic dispute

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A Painted Post man is facing charges after he allegedly used a frying pan as a weapon during a domestic dispute.

According to the New York State Police, 36-year-old Deshawn A. Williams was charged with attempted assault in the second degree and aggravated family offense, which are both Class E felonies.

He was also charged with misdemeanor counts of criminal possession of a weapon, endangering the welfare of a child and harassment.

Police responded to a report of a domestic dispute at around 11:51 pm on Saturday, July 4.

Williams is accused of pushing someone against the wall and choking them. He also attempted to hit the person with a metal frying pan.

Two minors were present during the incident.