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Officials: Philadelphia Police Officer Jesse Alvarez Arrested Following Domestic Assault Investigation

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Philadelphia police officer has been arrested following an investigation into alleged domestic assault incidents. Twenty-nine-year-old Jesse Alvarez was arrested Thursday, according to police.

Jesse Alvarez
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He was charged with two counts of simple assault. Alvarez has been suspended for 30 days with the intent to dismiss.

Alvarez, most recently assigned to the 35th District, is a four-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department.

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