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New London police officer fired after being arrested 4 times

New London police officer fired after being arrested 4 times

Yahoo03-04-2025
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — A police officer who has been arrested four times has been fired from the New London Police Department, Mayor Michael Passero announced on Thursday.
Julio Gil-Martinez, 29, was placed on leave from the department after being charged with two counts of violation of protective order — one from March 14 and the other from March 15.
'It is effective immediately for several off-duty incidents that have resulted in criminal charges and egregious violations of the New London Police Department's General Duty Manual,' Massero said. 'The city took these actions after completing two extensive internal investigations into the former police officer's recent off-duty conduct and his untruthfulness during the investigations, in compliance with state labor laws, city policies, and the collective bargaining agreement.'
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Gil-Martinez was first arrested in November 2024 for domestic violence charges and again in January for violating a protective order.
'Unfortunately, these off-duty actions demonstrated an apparent disregard for his oath of office and the standards of conduct expected of police professionals, both on and off duty,' Massero said. 'It was that conduct that compromised the integrity of the police department and fostered alarm, distrust, and misgivings within the New London community, thereby undermining the authority of the dedicated and hardworking men and women of the New London Police Department.'
Gil-Martinez has denied the allegations of abuse or violating the protective order.
He is scheduled to appear in court on June 4.
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