Wilmington Woman In Court For Dangerousness Hearing

WOBURN - Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan has announced that a Wilmington woman appeared in court today for a dangerousness hearing in connection with an alleged case of domestic violence.

Jennifer Garvey, 32, of Wilmington, appeared in Woburn District Court in connection with charges of assault and battery on a family or household member and assault with a dangerous weapon, (a firearm). Judge Neil Hourihan set bail for Garvey at $1,000 cash with conditions to include that she not use drugs or alcohol, that the defendant not possess firearms and that she undergo counseling. The defendant’s next scheduled court date is on Friday, March 27.

Authorities say that at approximately 12:10 a.m., Sunday, January 18, a woman arrived at the Wilmington Police Station to report a situation involving her spouse, Jennifer Garvey.

The woman said she and Garvey were arguing earlier in the evening and she was concerned about Garvey's welfare. She asked officers to visit her home to do a well being check. Despite the fact that police officers observed the woman had facial and arm injuries she stated she had not been a victim of violence.

The Wilmington Police Department went to the residence where the woman lived with Garvey and when knocks on the door were unanswered they entered the home for a wellbeing check. Officers found Garvey inside and then Garvey was transported to a facility for evaluation.

Upon further investigation of the incident, and after hearing from a possible witness that Garvey may have pulled out a gun during the argument Saturday evening, the Wilmington Police Department arrested her on charges in connection with domestic violence. Garvey was arraigned in court on Tuesday, January 20, and appeared in court for a 58a hearing today.

Garvey is licensed to carry a weapon. She and her spouse are employed by the MBTAas police officers.

The charges are allegations and the defendant is considered innocent until proven guilty.

This case is being investigated by the Wilmington Police Department.