KNOX — A State Trooper from Knox was charged on March 23 with a series of crimes following an investigation into two domestic-violence episodes that occurred while he was off-duty. 

Jonathan Quinn, 42, was charged with third-degree assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, according to a press release from the New York State Police.

State police spokeswoman Kerra M. Burns told The Enterprise that the incidents occurred in November of last year and this past February.

“The investigation began after we were made aware of the incidents,” she said.

Burns declined to give any information regarding the victims, stating, “Protecting the privacy of the victims is a priority and we do not release any information that may compromise that.”

Director of Public Information for the State Police Beau Duffy told The Enterprise that Quinn is currently suspended without pay and that there “is an ongoing internal investigation.”

Quinn, who according to Knox tax rolls owns property on Quay Road, could not be reached for comment. The press release states that his next appearance in Knox Town Court is scheduled for April 7.