5-18-19 Internal & criminal investigation opened into alleged domestic assault involving probationary officer
5-18-19 Internal & criminal investigation opened into alleged domestic assault involving probationary officer
CPD launched the Internal Affairs investigation after the victim filed a report with CPD’s Special Victims Unit on May 19, 2019. CPD relieved Probationary Officer Lorenzo Caldwell of duty on May 19, 2019. He will remain on administrative leave until a final disposition is reached in the Internal Investigation.
Investigators with CPD's Special Victim's Unit have opened a criminal investigation after determining that Probationary Officer Caldwell was the primary aggressor in a domestic assault incident. Probationary Officer Caldwell has been arrested and charged with domestic assault.
The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.
NOTE: The preceding information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.
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