MIRAMAR, FLA. (WSVN) - A Miami-Dade Police officer was arrested by Miramar Police after he allegedly threw a McDonald’s cheeseburger at his wife and punched her behind the ear.
On Friday, 34-year-old Andres Perez faced a judge in bond court after an argument with his wife led to domestic abuse.
His bond was set at $1,000.
7News camera captured Perez who said nothing as he walked out jail after posting bond.
According to a police report, Perez and his wife of three years were arguing about their finances and marital issues. He reportedly stormed into the kitchen at their home and threw a burger at his wife and punched her behind the ear.
The Miami-Dade Police Department’s Interim Director Stephanie V. Daniels said in a statement, “It is disheartening to learn that one of my officers was arrested for a domestic violence incident, that occurred while he was off duty. Police officers are held to a higher standard; this type of behavior will not be tolerated. Any actions that may hinder the public’s confidence in law enforcement is unacceptable.”
Perez faces one count of domestic battery.
Miramar Police has been contacted for more details about the incident.
Meanwhile, 7News sources confirmed five other MDPD officers have been relieved of duty. Four homicide detectives and a sergeant are being investigated. They are accused of falsifying overtime hours.
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