Levinsky pleads innocent to menacing wife

BOARDMAN — Boardman Police Sgt. Nick C. Levinsky pleaded innocent to charges of aggravated menacing and domestic violence at his arraignment Tuesday.

Levinsky, 50, of Griswold Drive, arrived early and was seated next to a fellow Boardman police officer. He used a soft voice and stood less than a foot away from Judge Joseph M. Houser of the Mahoning County Court during the proceeding.

Levinsky’s wife, township Trustee Robyn R. Gallitto, was not present in court.

Gallitto has said she contacted police on Dec. 11 after threats were posted on the Internet. She said she filed for divorce from Levinsky on Nov. 17.

Levinsky waived his right to a speedy trial and requested a trial by jury. His attorney, Marty Yavorcik, also requested his trial be moved to a different venue because of his position on the police department.

“He’s a Boardman police officer,” Yavorcik said. “It’s a potential conflict of interest.”

Judge Houser granted all of Levinsky’s requests. His trial will be scheduled at a later date in county court in Canfield. There was no additional bond set.