New London police officer faces domestic violence charges

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New London, Conn./WTIC Radio - A New London police officer will be in court to face charges in an alleged domestic violence incident.

Over the weekend, Officer Julio Gil-Martinez, 29, was arrested on a number of charges.

They include threatening, strangulation, assault, unlawful restraint and interfering.

A statement from New London police states that a victim reported the incident to Waterford police on Thursday.

Gil-Martinez was arrested Saturday after it was determined the alleged incident occurred in a New London residence.

Police did not release specific details of the case.

Bond for Gil-Martinez was set at $75,000.

He's being arraigned in New London Superior Court.

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