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Sarah Palin’s son arrested for domestic violence after fist-fight with father over handgun

Police say Track Palin, 28, smashed his way through a window to tackle his father, Todd, who was brandishing a handgun at the home of former US vice-presidential candidate

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Former US vice-presidential candidate and Alaska governor Sarah Palin (right) stands with members of her family including son Track (left), and Palin's husband Todd (second right). Photo: Reuters
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Track Palin, the oldest son of former Alaska governor Sarah Palin, was arrested Saturday night after an alleged domestic violence incident involving his parents in Wasilla, Alaska, according to court records. It was the second time in two years he has been arrested on charges related to domestic violence.

Court records show Track Palin, 28, was arraigned Sunday on charges of burglary, fourth-degree assault and criminal mischief for causing between US$250 and US$999 worth of property damage. There was no lawyer listed for him.

He remained in jail in nearby Palmer, Alaska, as of Monday afternoon.

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A police affidavit obtained by KTVA News stated the incident took place at Sarah Palin’s Wasilla home around 8.30pm local time Saturday and indicated Track Palin’s father, Todd Palin, was the victim. Sarah Palin called police, saying her son was “freaking out and was on some type of medication”, the affidavit stated.
Former US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Photo: Reuters
Former US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Photo: Reuters
When Track arrived Todd decided that he was not going to shoot his son when Track came through the window
Police affidavit

As officers were en route, Track Palin reportedly broke a window to get inside the house and began assaulting his father, the affidavit stated. When police arrived, they found Track Palin moving in and out of the home, calling officers “peasants,” and at one point climbing to the roof through an upstairs window and lying down. After some time, police were able to detain Track Palin “without incident.”

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