El Centro police officer arrested for battery
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El Centro, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - An El Centro police officer now faces multiple criminal charges including battery.
Imperial police arrested 28-year-old Alejandra Hurtado in the early morning hours of January 4 as part of an assault investigation. She was ultimately booked on a number of charges.
The Imperial Police Department continues to investigate the initial incident. In the meantime, the El Centro Police Department has opened a formal internal affairs investigation.
Hurtado has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of both investigations.
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