Off-duty NYPD detective arrested for assault in domestic dispute with wife at SI home

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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- An off-duty NYPD detective was arrested for assault early Tuesday morning, following a fight with with his wife at their Staten Island home, authorities said.

Just after 4:20 a.m., police were called to the residence of 41-year-old Det. Douglas MacEwen after his wife claimed he shoved her to the ground and hit her ear.

MacEwen told officials that his 42-year-old wife had slapped him in the face.

Officials charged MacEwen with assault.

His wife is also facing an assault charge.

MacEwen joined the NYPD in 2005 and in 2021 was promoted to detective.

An investigation remains ongoing.

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