LAWRENCE, N.J. (1010 WINS) -- A Trenton police officer was charged for domestic violence incidents where he is accused of strangling and threatening to kill a woman in New Jersey, Lawrence police said Tuesday.
According to officials, 28-year-old Elijah Mitchell was arrested Friday and charged with three counts of domestic violence assault-strangulation, two counts of making threats to kill, coercion and endangering the welfare of a child.
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A statement from Lawrence police alleged that Mitchell assaulted the victim multiple times since March.
Police learned of the allegations Aug. 4 from Princeton police, where Mitchell is an officer and where the incidents were initially reported, although they occurred in Lawrence.
Mitchell is currently suspended with pay from the Trenton Police Department pending a state-mandated hearing which will determine if he will continue to receive his salary, according to the department.
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