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Sarah Palin's Son Track Arrested For Domestic Violence, 2nd Time Since 2016

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ST. PAUL, MN - SEPTEMBER 03: Track Palin sits with Willow Palin while holding Trig Palin on day three of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Xcel Energy Center on September 3, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The GOP will nominate U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) as the Republican choice for U.S. President on the last day of the convention. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

WASILLA, Alas. (CBSLA) — Sarah Palin's oldest son Track was arrested Saturday on domestic violence charges in Wasilla, Alaska, The Los Angeles Times is reporting.

The paper reports the 28-year-old was arraigned Sunday on three counts of felony burglary, misdemeanor reckless assault and misdemeanor criminal mischief, referring to online court documents.

No further information was provided to the Times.

Anchorage CBS affiliate KTVA reported an attorney for the Palin family replied to their request for comment with the following statement:

Given the nature of actions addressed last night by law enforcement and the charges involved, the Palins are unable to comment further. They ask that the family's privacy is respected during this challenging situation just as others dealing with a struggling family member would also request.

Track Palin was charged with domestic violence in January of 2016. A woman identified as Palin's girlfriend told authorities he had punched her in the face and kicked her in the knee during the 2016 incident.

Palin pleaded guilty to being intoxicated while possessing a firearm.

Sarah Palin served as mayor of Wasilla, Alaska before she became governor.

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