Veteran Philadelphia police officer charged following domestic violence investigation
Veteran Philadelphia police officer charged following domestic violence investigation
Wayne Arnold, a 30-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department, was arrested and charged following an investigation into a domestic violence assault. He is accused of choking a woman unconscious and leaving scratches and marks on her neck.
PHILADELPHIA - A veteran Philadelphia police officer is facing charges following an investigation into a domestic violence incident during which investigators say he choked a woman unconscious.
Officer Wayne Arnold was arrested on Thursday and charged with strangulation, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person, according to police.
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During a domestic violence assault, police say Arnold, a 30-year member of the Philadelphia Police Department, choked a woman and caused her to lose consciousness. The unnamed victim was also left with scratches and marks on her neck, police said.
Wayne Arnold, a 30-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department, was arrested and charged following an investigation into a domestic violence assault.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw has suspended Wayne for 30-days with intent to dismiss.
Wayne was was last assigned to the Intensive Drug Investigations Squad.
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