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CT Police Officer Arrested For Domestic Violence, Police Say

A Connecticut cop has been arrested for family domestic violence including strangulation and placed on leave from his job.

A Connecticut cop has been arrested for family domestic violence including strangulation and placed on leave from his job.

A Connecticut cop has been arrested for family domestic violence including strangulation and placed on leave from his job.

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Kathy Reakes
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New Haven Police Officer Ruben Parra, was arrested Friday, Jan. 28, after officials from the North Branford Police Department presented information to the State's Attorney's for a warrant, said Scott Shumway of the New Haven PD.

The domestic incident took place on Tuesday, Jan. 25, Shumway said.

Following his arrest, Parra was charged with:

  • Assault
  • Two counts of unlawful restraint
  • Strangulation

He was released on a $5,000 bond. 

New Haven Police placed Parra on administrative leave following his arrest. A parallel investigation is being conducted by the Internal Affairs Division.

Parra has been with the department since 2014 and is currently assigned to the Patrol Division.

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