JOURNEY Drummer DEEN CASTRONOVO Pleads Guilty To Domestic Violence
October 14, 2015, 9 years ago
Journey drummer Deen Castronovo was handed a suspended sentence and four years of probation after pleading guilty to domestic violence crimes on Monday, October 12th, reports Statesman Journal.
Castronovo, 51, pleaded guilty to two counts of fourth-degree assault constituting domestic violence, two counts of menacing constituting domestic violence, unlawful use of a weapon and coercion. If he violates the terms of his probation, a sentence of five years and five months in prison could be imposed.
While on probation, Castronovo cannot enter into a romantic relationship without permission from his probation officer, use controlled substances or alcohol, contact the victim, leave Oregon or enter into any bars unless for employment purposes, among other things. Marion County Circuit Judge Jamese Rhoades also required Castronovo to undergo counselling for domestic violence and drug abuse.
Castronovo was arrested June 14th by Salem police officers following a dispute that was described as domestic violence. Attorneys said Castronovo was high on an overdose of methamphetamine at the time of his arrest.
Read more at Statesman Journal.
