Watertown man charged with domestic assault after judge fined him $50 for March occurrence

31-year-old Mark McLaughlin was charged with domestic assault, interference with an emergency call, and violation of probation after he was accused of trying to kill his girlfriend and placed her in a bear hold when she attempted to call 911.

Watertown man charged for holding girlfriend, who is also ex-wife, hostage during welfare check

31-year-old Mark McLaughlin was charged with domestic assault, interference with an emergency call, and false imprisonment after getting upset with his girlfriend/ex-wife, tossing her over a chair into another room, and then holding her captive during a welfare check.