(WNY News Now) – On 10/04/23 at 8:49 PM, Jamestown Police Department responded to a domestic dispute at a Southside address, leading to the arrest of a Jamestown man, who is now facing charges of Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Jamestown – Jamestown law enforcement officers were dispatched to a Southside residence in response to a domestic disturbance call. The altercation involved Hipolito Pacheco, a 60-year-old resident of Jamestown, who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol.

During the dispute, Pacheco was accused of choking a relative while a child was present, prompting a swift response from the authorities. Following an investigation, Pacheco was taken into custody and subsequently charged with Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Pacheco is currently being held in custody, pending his arraignment at Jamestown City Court.