BRAMWELL, W.Va. — A 43-year-old man with multiple prior domestic violence convictions was arrested after allegedly punching his elderly father in the face and pushing him to the floor during an argument over being awakened.
According to a West Virginia State Police report, a trooper responded to a domestic disturbance at a home on Ramey Street in the Bramwell area of Mercer County around 7:30 p.m. on October 23, 2026.
Dispatchers advised that Johnny York had obtained a domestic violence protective order against his son, Bobby York, that had not yet been served. Bobby York was reportedly fighting with his father inside the home.
The trooper arrived and found Bobby York standing outside. After securing him, the trooper entered the residence and spoke with Johnny York.
Johnny York told police his son became angry because he had awakened him while walking in and out of the home to build a fire. Bobby York allegedly began screaming, punched his father near his right eye and pushed him to the floor, where the two struggled.
The victim’s wife, Brenda Ford, witnessed the incident and called 911, according to the report.
Police arrested Bobby York, who allegedly said his father had provoked him and that he was only trying to sleep.
The report lists multiple prior domestic battery and domestic assault convictions, including third-offense convictions for both crimes dated March 27, 2017. It also lists earlier domestic convictions from 2012, 2007 and 2004.
The trooper served the protective order during the response.
The allegations have not been proven in court.
