TRUMBULL COUNTY, OH - A Liberty Township trustee who also works as an assistant prosecutor and the chief deputy clerk of courts is being held without bond in the Trumbull County Jail.

Devon Stanley appeared in Niles Municipal Court on Monday morning on a felonious assault charge, a second-degree felony.

Stanley is accused of assaulting his wife, and multiple public officials across Trumbull County are reacting to the arrest.

Police said Stanley was arrested Friday night at the Niles-Girard football game after a call from Trumbull County Children’s Services, in reference to an alleged domestic violence incident the day before.

During the arraignment, the judge read the allegations aloud in court.

"Mr. Stanley, the allegations are that you repeatedly punched your wife in the ribs, broke the ribs, numerous contusions in her chest and stomach area," he said. 

Stanley responded, "I would never." 

"This is the allegation, sir. You punched her in the face. It's a contusion on her head. You broke her nose. The court is very concerned about this case," the judge added. 

Stanley entered no plea.

His attorney told the court Stanley is a longtime local lawyer with strong community ties and no criminal record, calling the accusations false and asking the court to consider bond.

The judge ultimately ordered Stanley to remain in jail without bond.

He said in part, "I have to consider the victims. They're very concerned. All that in consideration, the defendant will be held without bond."

Earlier this year, a 21 News Watchdog report looked into questions raised regarding Stanley's three taxpayer-funded positions, including as a Liberty Township trustee, chief deputy clerk of courts for Trumbull County and assistant prosecutor for the City of Girard.

Liberty Township Trustee Arnie Clebone said he’s “certainly concerned and very upset” about the allegations, adding that it “doesn’t bode well for an elected official.”

Trumbull County Clerk of Courts Randy Law told 21 News that Stanley is “still being paid for now” but said the office could consider administrative leave if necessary. Law added that Stanley is “innocent until proven guilty.”

Girard's Law Director said Stanley isn’t working for the city until the case is resolved.

Under Ohio law, a conviction for a felony could disqualify someone from holding public office, but a charge alone does not.

Stanley remains in the Trumbull County Jail until his preliminary hearing, scheduled for Wednesday morning in Niles Municipal Court.